Christopher Schaupp

Christopher Schaupp serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions within a mission-critical technical environment. He specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. His work supports the development of advanced scientific capabilities through competitive, transparent procurement processes, aligning acquisition strategy with national priorities in innovation and technological advancement. While specific contractor names are not available, Schaupp maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, including established research institutions, technical service providers, and emerging innovators in the scientific community. His procurement approach emphasizes merit-based competition, rigorous technical evaluation, and performance-based contract management, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-complexity R&D solutions under stringent regulatory frameworks. Schaupp’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing capability and past performance over set-aside programs. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with small business goals and encourages participation through unrestricted opportunities. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541712, encompassing applied research and development in engineering, physics, chemistry, and life sciences. He procures services such as laboratory testing, computational modeling, prototype development, and scientific data analysis, often requiring specialized expertise in regulatory compliance, intellectual property management, and technical validation. His domain expertise ensures that acquisitions support cutting-edge scientific advancement through precise, performance-driven contract structures.