Christopher Bothwell

Christopher Bothwell serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across diverse operational domains, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic compliance. He executes full lifecycle procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. His portfolio centers on transportation, manufacturing, and aviation support services, reflecting a strategic focus on reliable, compliant, and competitively sourced solutions that meet critical government needs. Bothwell cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly small businesses certified under socioeconomic programs. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized services in school bus transportation, office furniture manufacturing, and air transportation support. His contracting approach emphasizes open competition, transparent evaluation criteria, and strong vendor engagement to foster a dynamic and resilient supplier base. A defining feature of Bothwell’s procurement strategy is his robust commitment to small business set-asides, with 75% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 25% specifically reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). This pattern reflects a deliberate effort to advance equitable economic opportunity and strengthen the federal government’s socioeconomic contracting goals. He prioritizes certifications such as SDVOSB and small business status, ensuring that eligible firms have meaningful access to federal contracting opportunities. His primary NAICS focus areas include 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation), 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), and 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). These categories reflect his expertise in procuring both tangible goods and essential logistical services, requiring deep understanding of manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and operational requirements. Bothwell’s technical proficiency spans supply chain logistics, compliance with federal specifications, and performance-based contracting, making him a key steward of mission-critical acquisitions in these specialized domains.