Chris Zook

Chris Zook serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the procurement of specialized equipment and technical services. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, which account for the majority of activity. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, with a significant portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and other FAR Part 19 regulations. A small percentage of acquisitions are conducted as sole-source procurements under FAR 6.302-1, where only one responsible source is identified to satisfy agency requirements. The technical focus of these procurements is centered on industrial manufacturing and electrical components. Primary NAICS specializations include the manufacturing of miscellaneous electrical equipment and components, instruments for measuring and controlling industrial process variables, and switchgear and switchboard apparatus. Additionally, procurement activity extends to the acquisition of battery manufacturing and overhead traveling crane, hoist, and monorail systems.