Craig D. Sager

Craig D. Sager serves as a Contracting Officer with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions in support of biomedical and behavioral research initiatives. His role encompasses solicitation development, source selection, contract award, and post-award administration for complex scientific and technical services. Sager plays a pivotal role in advancing NIDA’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient procurement of high-value research support services, aligning acquisition strategies with federal regulatory frameworks and agency priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available data, Sager’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with research institutions, scientific consultants, and technical service providers specializing in life sciences. His working relationships reflect a preference for experienced vendors capable of delivering rigorous, evidence-based research support, often under time-sensitive and highly regulated conditions. He maintains a professional, compliance-driven approach to vendor interactions, emphasizing transparency, fair competition, and adherence to FAR and NIH acquisition policies. Sager demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 86.2% of his awards issued under open competition without set-asides, while actively supporting small business participation through 6.9% each in Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed awards. This balanced approach reflects a strategic alignment with federal small business goals without compromising the technical rigor required for NIDA’s mission-critical research. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—accounting for 76% of his portfolio, underscoring deep expertise in procuring preclinical and clinical research services, data analysis, and laboratory support. Additional activity in administrative management consulting (541611) and media/publishing (511130) further illustrates his capacity to manage diverse, multidisciplinary contracts supporting NIDA’s broad scientific infrastructure.