Cole Staron

Cole Staron is a procurement professional whose activity is characterized by a diverse range of technical and specialized acquisitions. He supports the agency's mission through the procurement of professional services and industrial equipment, managing a portfolio that spans aviation training and high-tech manufacturing. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a significant lean toward open competition, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, particularly through 8(a) sole source awards and Total Small Business Set-Asides. There is also targeted engagement with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The primary industry focus is heavily concentrated in flight training, which represents the largest portion of the procurement activity. Additional technical domain expertise is evident in the acquisition of switchgear and switchboard apparatus manufacturing, as well as research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The procurement scope also extends into the technology sector, specifically targeting software publishers and computing infrastructure, data processing, and web hosting services.