Dale M Burson

Dale M. Burson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He oversees the planning, solicitation, award, and administration of contracts for a diverse range of goods and services, with a focus on technology, consulting, and construction-related requirements. His role is central to advancing agency mission objectives by securing reliable vendors that deliver high-quality solutions within regulatory and fiscal constraints. Burson routinely handles complex procurements requiring technical evaluation, source selection, and contract negotiation, emphasizing value-driven outcomes and risk mitigation. While specific contractor names are not available, Burson maintains relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including merchant wholesalers of computer equipment, management consultants, construction firms, and medical instrument manufacturers. His procurement approach favors competitive bidding under full and open competition, with a structured emphasis on fair market access. He engages both large-capability firms and small businesses, fostering a balanced vendor ecosystem that supports innovation and supply chain resilience. Burson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 28.6% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are prominently reflected in his pattern, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for qualified small entities. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without over-reliance on any single program. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling), followed by management consulting services (541611 and 541690), commercial construction (236220), and surgical instrument manufacturing (339112). This indicates expertise in procuring IT infrastructure, professional advisory services, facility upgrades, and specialized medical equipment—domains requiring technical acumen and rigorous vendor evaluation. Burson’s work supports mission-critical operations through strategically sourced, standards-compliant solutions.