Chrystal D. Wiseman

Chrystal D. Wiseman serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and scientific domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, engineering research, and specialized manufacturing contracts, requiring deep familiarity with FAR provisions and competitive acquisition procedures. Wiseman works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, structure solicitations, and award contracts that balance innovation, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Wiseman maintains a broad network of vendors spanning custom software developers, analytical instrument manufacturers, and research institutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a consistent emphasis on technical capability and past performance evaluation. She engages with both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships that support mission readiness and technological advancement. Wiseman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small entities. Her approach aligns with federal goals to promote economic opportunity while maintaining high standards for contractor performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting expertise in software development and systems integration. She also regularly procures analytical laboratory instruments (334516), motor and generator systems (335312), and R&D services in physical and engineering sciences (541715), often collaborating with academic institutions (611310). This technical breadth positions her as a key liaison between federal mission needs and specialized industry capabilities in advanced engineering and applied research domains.