Brian Carper

Brian M. Carper serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex information technology and professional services acquisitions in support of federal mission objectives. He exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, overseeing the full lifecycle of solicitations, evaluations, negotiations, and award actions. His portfolio primarily centers on IT modernization, software development, and computing infrastructure services, ensuring alignment with agency operational needs and compliance with statutory procurement requirements. Carper’s work is instrumental in delivering mission-critical technology solutions through competitive, transparent, and efficient acquisition processes. Carper engages with a diverse array of vendors, including large systems integrators, specialized software developers, and small business concerns, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, he routinely works with firms possessing deep expertise in custom programming, data services, and computer systems integration. His procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and value-based selection, encouraging innovation while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and past performance. Carper demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 80.8% of his awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 11.5% of his portfolio to HUBZone concerns and 5.8% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also awards contracts to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses at a rate of 1.9%, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for underserved small businesses while maintaining mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep specialization in software development, IT consulting, and digital solutions. He also procures services under 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting) and 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), demonstrating technical fluency across both service-based and hardware-enabled IT domains. Carper’s expertise enables him to effectively structure requirements that attract qualified vendors and deliver scalable, secure, and mission-aligned technology outcomes.