Brendan J. O'Mara

Brendan J. O’Mara serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across advanced engineering and scientific domains. In this role, he executes full lifecycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. His portfolio centers on high-technology systems requiring rigorous technical evaluation, including aerospace instrumentation, naval vessel systems, and defense-related research and development. O’Mara’s work supports critical national capabilities by securing innovative solutions from qualified industry partners while maintaining strict adherence to statutory and regulatory procurement standards. O’Mara cultivates relationships with a diverse range of contractors, including prime vendors specializing in defense systems integration, marine engineering, and applied scientific research. He engages with both large defense contractors and mid-tier firms possessing niche technical expertise, often leveraging competitive bidding and negotiated procurements to ensure value and innovation. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to mitigate risk and ensure deliverables meet stringent technical requirements. O’Mara’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a procurement strategy focused on open competition rather than socioeconomic preferences. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all small business participation requirements under the FAR, ensuring eligible firms have equitable access to opportunities through unrestricted solicitations. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), 336611 (shipbuilding and repair), and 541715 (physical and engineering R&D), with additional activity in higher education research partnerships under 611310. He routinely procures mission-critical systems such as radar and sonar instrumentation, turbine propulsion units, and advanced laboratory equipment, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense science and maritime engineering domains.