Bridget Gauer

Bridget Gauer serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across a broad spectrum of professional services and wholesale distribution sectors. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and risk-managed contract execution. Her portfolio primarily encompasses management consulting services, professional organization support, and specialized equipment distribution, requiring deep familiarity with FAR Part 12 and Part 15 acquisition procedures. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical resources through transparent and defensible contracting practices. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Gauer maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large-capability firms and small business competitors, fostering a competitive environment that promotes innovation and value. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with consistent engagement across multiple vendor tiers to ensure robust market participation and performance accountability. Gauer demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75.9% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 20.7% set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5. She actively supports small business development through targeted set-asides, including a notable 3.5% allocation to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged entrepreneurs while maintaining acquisition integrity. Her primary industry focus lies in management consulting services, particularly under NAICS 541618 and 541611, indicating expertise in strategic advisory, organizational efficiency, and administrative support solutions. She also regularly procures goods and services through NAICS 813920 for professional associations and NAICS 423430 and 423450 for wholesale distribution of technology and medical equipment, showcasing a nuanced understanding of supply chain dynamics and technical procurement requirements across both service and product domains.