Clifford D Trowbridge

Clifford D. Trowbridge serves as a Contracting Officer within the IT/Network Services Contract Operations Division (47QTCD) of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. He is responsible for managing complex IT procurements that support federal digital infrastructure, including customized software development, systems integration, and mission-critical technical services. His work directly advances the agency’s mission to modernize secure, scalable, and interoperable IT environments across federal agencies. Trowbridge routinely handles performance-based, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 37, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition standards while delivering high-impact technology solutions. Trowbridge cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse array of vendors, ranging from large systems integrators to specialized IT service providers. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-driven partnerships that emphasize innovation, cybersecurity compliance, and service-level accountability. He engages with vendors capable of delivering rapid prototyping, cloud-native development, and legacy system modernization, often requiring deep technical expertise and proven track records in federal environments. His procurement strategy prioritizes broad market access, with 82.5% of acquisitions conducted as unrestricted opportunities. However, he consistently supports socioeconomic goals, allocating 14.3% of awards to total small business set-asides and 3.2% to HUBZone firms, demonstrating a balanced commitment to fostering competition among small and underserved businesses without compromising mission needs. Trowbridge’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), which encompasses IT consulting, systems design, and technical support; NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services), including data analytics and cloud-based platforms; and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting demand for custom software and SaaS solutions. His technical domain expertise centers on enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and mission-critical digital services essential to federal operational resilience.