Christine Nagengast

Christine E. Nagengast serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering high-value technical services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional and scientific services, with a focus on research, technical consulting, and information technology solutions that support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. Christine cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. She consistently engages with firms possessing specialized expertise in social sciences research, technical consulting, and custom software development. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, clear performance metrics, and robust contractor oversight, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and quality delivery. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunities, Christine prioritizes small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and a quarter awarded through 8(a) competed programs. Her consistent use of these set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for disadvantaged and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal goals to promote equitable economic growth and innovation. Her technical focus centers on NAICS codes 541720 (social sciences and humanities research), 541690 (scientific and technical consulting), and 541511/541519 (custom and other computer-related services). She routinely procures analytical studies, policy evaluations, software development, data analytics platforms, and systems integration services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the evolving demands of research-intensive and technology-enabled government operations.