Christopher D Mettee

Christopher D. Mettee serves as a Contract Specialist within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that support the agency’s operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on software development, systems integration, cybersecurity, and facility modernization, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and SSA’s strategic priorities. His work directly enables the secure and efficient delivery of social security benefits by securing reliable IT systems and administrative services essential to public trust. Mettee maintains established working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-capability vendors in IT, facility management, and specialized construction. He consistently engages these partners for complex, high-integrity procurements requiring technical depth and compliance with federal standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and risk mitigation. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of awards issued without set-asides, demonstrating a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. Nevertheless, he actively supports socioeconomic goals through targeted small business participation, regularly awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (11.1%) and occasionally under HUBZone and 8(a) programs, ensuring equitable opportunities while maintaining procurement integrity. Mettee’s primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Other Computer Related Services (541519), and Telecommunications (517919), underscoring his specialization in IT modernization, systems integration, and network infrastructure. He also procures specialized hardware and software through NAICS 334210 and 423430, reflecting expertise in end-to-end technology solutions that support SSA’s digital transformation and cybersecurity resilience.