Curt Day

Curtis J. Day serves as a Research and Development Contracting Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific and technical services to support innovation-driven missions. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating the procurement of high-value R&D solutions that advance technical capabilities across government programs. His portfolio primarily consists of non-manufacturing, service-based contracts requiring deep domain expertise, often involving complex statement of work development, performance-based acquisition strategies, and risk-managed contracting approaches tailored to emerging technologies and evolving research needs. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Mr. Day engages with a broad spectrum of professional service providers, including consulting firms, independent research organizations, and specialized technology vendors. His contracting patterns suggest a preference for agile, performance-driven partnerships with firms capable of delivering customized technical solutions under flexible contract vehicles such as Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms, where appropriate. Mr. Day’s contracting activity reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with mission-critical R&D requirements that prioritize specialized expertise over demographic-based targeting. His primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services). He routinely procures advanced analytical services, systems engineering support, data science applications, and custom software development, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical domains of research management, operational consulting, and bespoke computer programming services essential to modern federal R&D initiatives.