Christopher S. Ward

Christopher Ward is a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions within his agency. He supports the agency's mission by overseeing the procurement of specialized equipment and technical services, ensuring the acquisition of critical hardware and maintenance support. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency demonstrates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations accounting for the majority of activity. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, as evidenced by a significant percentage of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller portion allocated to 8(a) sole-source contracts. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the medical and technical maintenance sectors. He possesses technical domain expertise in the acquisition of surgical appliances and supplies, as well as surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Additionally, his portfolio includes the procurement of ophthalmic goods and specialized electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, alongside requirements for ship building and repairing services.