Dan Deitz

Dan Deitz serves as a Program Officer responsible for overseeing the planning, solicitation, and management of research and development acquisitions within a federal technical program. He plays a critical role in translating mission needs into targeted procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with scientific and engineering priorities. His portfolio centers on competitive, performance-based contracts for advanced R&D services, including experimental design, data analytics, and prototype development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Deitz works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and ensure contractual deliverables meet rigorous scientific standards. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, Deitz’s procurement patterns indicate a preference for engaging high-capability research institutions, independent laboratories, and technical service providers with demonstrated expertise in experimental methodology and systems development. He typically collaborates with vendors capable of delivering complex, multi-phase R&D projects under firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement structures, emphasizing innovation, technical merit, and measurable outcomes over cost alone. Deitz’s contracting activity reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of his awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with mission-critical R&D needs where specialized capabilities may be limited to a narrow pool of qualified firms. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his portfolio, compliance with all federal acquisition regulations remains strictly observed. His primary focus is on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). He procures services related to applied research, laboratory testing, computational modeling, sensor development, and engineering analysis, often requiring advanced technical credentials and proprietary methodologies. Deitz’s expertise lies in managing high-risk, high-reward scientific initiatives that demand deep domain knowledge and rigorous performance metrics.