Brandon M. DiBona

Brandon M. DiBona serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning purchasing decisions with agency mission objectives. DiBona routinely handles competitive solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), focusing on commercial food supply chain contracts, including both direct procurement and wholesale distribution arrangements. His expertise spans solicitation drafting, source selection, contract negotiation, and post-award oversight, ensuring timely and lawful delivery of essential food products and services. DiBona maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, primarily in the food manufacturing and wholesale distribution sectors. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent food safety, packaging, and delivery standards under FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, performance-based requirements, and vendor accountability, fostering a transparent and efficient acquisition environment. DiBona’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market competition rather than utilizing socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His approach prioritizes cost-effectiveness and broad vendor participation, ensuring the widest possible pool of qualified suppliers can compete for contracts. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting deep expertise in procuring packaged food items, shelf-stable commodities, and bulk grocery supplies. DiBona specializes in acquiring products requiring strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and FSIS regulations, demonstrating technical proficiency in food safety compliance, labeling standards, and cold chain logistics. His domain knowledge ensures the acquisition of high-quality, safe, and reliable food products to support operational needs.