Connie Snapp

Concepcion Snapp serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition programs centered on scientific and engineering research and development. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily involves soliciting and awarding contracts for technical services in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a focus on research initiatives that support innovation and federal scientific priorities. Snapp works closely with program managers, legal advisors, and technical evaluators to structure solicitations that attract qualified offerors and align with agency strategic goals. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in the data, Snapp’s procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, favoring open competition while actively supporting small business participation. She consistently structures procurements to encourage broad market access, particularly for firms capable of delivering specialized R&D services in engineering and scientific domains. Her working relationships emphasize collaboration, fairness, and adherence to FAR guidelines, fostering a procurement environment grounded in integrity and accountability. Snapp demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 29% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other set-aside categories are prominent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in high-tech research fields. Her approach reflects a balanced emphasis on competition and socioeconomic objectives, ensuring that small firms can meaningfully contribute to federally funded scientific advancement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 and 541712, encompassing research and development services in physical, engineering, and life sciences. She routinely manages contracts for analytical studies, laboratory testing, engineering simulations, and applied scientific research, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous evaluation criteria. Snapp’s expertise enables her to effectively assess proposals involving complex methodologies, data-driven outcomes, and specialized instrumentation, making her a key steward of scientific innovation through federal contracting.