Chris B Bothwell

Chris B. Bothwell serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and engineering domains, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and agency mission objectives. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance management—focusing on professional services and specialized technical solutions. His work supports critical operational capabilities through strategic sourcing, emphasizing compliance with FAR principles and efficient use of appropriated funds. Bothwell typically handles sole-source and competitive procurements for high-precision engineering, IT infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing services, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements. Bothwell maintains a balanced contractor ecosystem, engaging with a diverse mix of large primes and small businesses across multiple technical sectors. He routinely collaborates with firms specializing in engineering design, data systems integration, and precision manufacturing, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and value. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his approach encourages broad participation, with an emphasis on proven technical capability and past performance over size or brand recognition. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for transparent, well-documented source selection processes grounded in best value determination. Bothwell demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with 20% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 10% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The majority of his acquisitions—80%—are conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a strategic balance between maximizing competition and fulfilling statutory small business participation mandates. His approach aligns with FAR Part 19 objectives, consistently prioritizing eligible small businesses while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards for technical merit and performance assurance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with significant activity in computing infrastructure (518210), aircraft manufacturing (336411), and petroleum products manufacturing (324199). He specializes in acquiring technical consulting, systems integration, and mission-critical hardware development, demonstrating deep familiarity with defense and industrial technology domains. His expertise ensures that acquisitions meet stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards across high-stakes operational environments.