Bradley W. Staton

Bradley W. Staton serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements within a federal acquisition environment, with a primary focus on industrial chemical and related support services. He exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation to plan, solicit, award, and administer contracts that meet mission-critical operational needs. His portfolio centers on high-purity industrial gas systems and basic organic chemical manufacturing, ensuring reliable supply chains for specialized industrial and laboratory applications. Staton’s acquisitions typically involve sealed bids and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, often requiring technical evaluation panels and performance-based statement of work development. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Staton maintains consistent relationships with manufacturers and distributors of industrial gases and organic chemical intermediates, frequently engaging with firms possessing specialized certifications in hazardous material handling and ISO-compliant production. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical compliance, and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality and safety standards. Staton’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.2% of awards issued as non-set-aside actions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 15.8% of contract opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. He does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad-based small business eligibility through simplified acquisition procedures and competitive small business set-asides. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), where he procures cryogenic, compressed, and specialty gases for industrial processes, along with limited acquisitions in basic organic chemical manufacturing (325199) and security services (561612) to support facility operations. Staton’s domain knowledge includes chemical handling protocols, regulatory compliance under OSHA and EPA, and supply chain resilience for mission-critical materials.