Christopher Whipple

Christopher Whipple serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as a primary point of contact for the agency's procurement activities. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with the agency's mission requirements. His work typically involves the administration of contracts and the oversight of competitive bidding processes to secure necessary goods and services. Christopher demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a significant preference for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over half of his procurement activity. He also frequently utilizes Total Small Business set-asides under FAR 19.5, while maintaining a portion of his portfolio for full and open competitions. His primary industry focus is centered on the construction and design sectors, with a heavy emphasis on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) and Architectural Services (NAICS 541310). Additionally, his procurement patterns indicate technical expertise in the acquisition of specialized medical equipment, specifically within surgical, medical instrument, and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing.