Connie S. Homan

Connie S. Homan serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts, with a focus on research and development, aerospace support, and precision-engineered components. Homan’s work supports mission-critical capabilities across engineering, aviation, and industrial sectors, requiring a high degree of technical acumen and regulatory precision. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier suppliers capable of delivering niche technical solutions. She routinely collaborates with firms possessing specialized manufacturing certifications and R&D expertise, fostering partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and stringent quality controls. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, transparent evaluation criteria, and long-term vendor reliability over short-term cost savings. Homan demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. However, she consistently allocates 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without prioritizing specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), where she acquires advanced scientific services and technical consulting. She also regularly procures industrial valves, sporting/athletic goods, air transportation support, and miscellaneous fabricated metal products—domains requiring specialized engineering standards and regulatory compliance. This blend of technical domains highlights her expertise in managing complex, high-precision acquisitions across both service and manufacturing sectors.