Brian M. Carper

Brian Carper serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He specializes in technology-driven contracts, overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of services related to information technology infrastructure, software development, and systems integration. His role is critical to supporting agency missions through the timely delivery of mission-critical IT solutions, balancing operational needs with statutory requirements for competition and socioeconomic participation. Carper typically handles complex service-based acquisitions requiring technical evaluation and risk mitigation, often involving multi-year task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Carper cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors, including both large-scale IT service providers and small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. He engages with vendors specializing in custom software development, computer systems design, and facilities management services, fostering open communication throughout the procurement process. His approach emphasizes fair competition, clear evaluation criteria, and performance-based contract management, ensuring accountability and value for taxpayer dollars. A strong advocate for small business participation, Carper consistently prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with nearly two-thirds of his awards directed toward small business programs. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to 8(a) competed contracts and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by targeted HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity while maintaining a robust and innovative vendor base. Carper’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling) and the IT services sector, including NAICS 541511 (custom programming), 541512 (systems design), and 541513 (facilities management). He routinely acquires enterprise software solutions, cloud-enabled platforms, and managed IT services, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and contractual nuances of modern information technology procurement.