Brandon Rider

Brandon Rider serves as a primary procurement point of contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's mission. He is responsible for the execution of procurement actions and the administration of contracts across a diverse technical portfolio. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a significant reliance on full and open competitions, which account for the majority of actions. However, there is a consistent commitment to small business participation, with a notable percentage of requirements reserved as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, a portion of the procurement activity is conducted via single-source justifications when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's specific requirements. The technical focus of these acquisitions is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and defense sectors. Primary procurement activity centers on aircraft manufacturing and the production of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. This is complemented by a strong requirement for professional engineering services. Furthermore, the portfolio includes specialized acquisitions for computer storage device manufacturing and computer systems design services, indicating a need for integrated hardware and software solutions.