Christopher L Toso

Christopher L. Toso supports the Department of State’s Acquisitions – AQM Momentum (19AQMM) unit in executing mission-critical procurement activities essential to U.S. diplomatic security and operational readiness abroad. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on security services, IT modernization, and facility infrastructure support, ensuring that U.S. embassies and consulates maintain secure, functional, and technologically advanced environments. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities by aligning acquisition decisions with global diplomatic needs, emphasizing risk mitigation, compliance, and operational continuity in high-threat environments. Toso maintains established relationships with a range of prime contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Pütz Security AG, and KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_Property & Environmental Management Inc. These partnerships span cybersecurity, physical security systems, technical equipment procurement, and facility management services. His contracting approach reflects a preference for experienced, globally capable vendors with proven track records in high-security environments, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure rapid response and scalability. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 68.4% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a balanced commitment to socioeconomic programs: 15.8% of awards are competed under the 8(a) program and 15.8% under total small business set-asides. This reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition while ensuring meaningful participation from small and disadvantaged businesses without compromising mission requirements. Toso’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), 561312 (Executive Search Services), and 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing). His expertise lies in procuring mission-enabling solutions including secure communications systems, multilingual support services, facility operations, and specialized audiovisual infrastructure critical to diplomatic mission functionality.