Christine Hopper

Christine Hopper serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition 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 mission-critical procurement initiatives across energy, environmental, and technical services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-stakes contracts requiring technical expertise in petroleum infrastructure, environmental remediation, and laboratory testing services. Christine works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align procurement strategies with operational needs while maintaining rigorous standards for fairness, transparency, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Christine maintains a broad network of vendors serving the energy and environmental sectors, including large primes and specialized small businesses capable of delivering engineering, analytical, and operational support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market acquisitions, with a structured approach to vendor engagement that emphasizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance. She routinely coordinates with industry stakeholders through pre-solicitation conferences and market surveys to foster informed competition and ensure contract requirements are both achievable and aligned with industry capacity. Christine demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards conducted under open, unrestricted competition (88.9%). However, she consistently leverages small business set-asides, particularly Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (7.4%) and 8(a) competed contracts (3.7%), reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses without compromising acquisition integrity or mission outcomes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals) and 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), where she procures infrastructure maintenance, safety compliance, and operational support services. She also regularly acquires testing and analytical services under NAICS 541380 and remediation solutions under 562910, demonstrating deep expertise in environmental compliance, hazardous material management, and technical laboratory services. Her domain knowledge enables her to craft precise statements of work and evaluate technical proposals with precision.