Charles R. Akers

Charles R. Akers serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized medical and technical equipment and services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting mission-critical needs through transparent, competitive contracting processes. His portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of surgical supplies, veterinary services, and precision measuring and control devices, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance standards, and supply chain logistics. Akers works closely with program offices to define requirements, develop solicitation documents, and evaluate proposals to secure high-quality solutions aligned with operational priorities. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, Akers engages with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers, merchant wholesalers, and service providers operating in regulated healthcare and technical domains. His contracting approach emphasizes fair competition, clear evaluation criteria, and adherence to FAR guidelines, fostering reliable partnerships with both large and small suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery expectations. Akers demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing market access and leveraging broad competition to achieve optimal value, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His contracting patterns prioritize technical capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), 541940 (veterinary services), and 334519 (other measuring and controlling device manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and specialized animal health services. He routinely procures precision instruments, sterile disposable supplies, and electronic monitoring systems, requiring technical fluency in regulatory compliance, FDA classifications, and industry standards governing medical and scientific equipment.