Christian C Hager

Christian C. Hager serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He specializes in professional services contracts, particularly in management consulting, marketing strategy, and workforce development training. His role is central to aligning agency requirements with market capabilities, facilitating competitive bidding processes, and ensuring contractual deliverables meet mission-critical objectives. Hager routinely handles task and delivery order contracts under GSA schedules and IDIQ vehicles, emphasizing performance-based acquisition methods and clear statement of work development. Hager maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, management consulting firms, and training providers. He works closely with contractors offering strategic advisory services, market research, and leadership development programs, fostering partnerships grounded in performance metrics and accountability. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition while leveraging socioeconomic programs to expand market access, resulting in a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both established service providers and emerging small business concerns. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hager consistently structures procurements to maximize opportunities under 8(a) competed set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, each accounting for 40% and 20% of his award activity, respectively. His commitment to socioeconomic goals reflects a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal contracts, ensuring that disadvantaged and small businesses can compete meaningfully for high-value professional services. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), followed by 541613 (Marketing Consulting Services) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). He routinely acquires strategic planning, organizational development, and workforce training solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in human capital and operational efficiency services. Hager’s technical domain knowledge enables him to craft precise requirements that align with evolving organizational needs in leadership, communications, and performance management.