Dan Rich

Dan Rich supports the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Office of Acquisitions in securing mission-critical technical and administrative services that enable cutting-edge environmental health research. He manages the procurement lifecycle for specialized software, analytical systems, and research infrastructure, ensuring alignment with the agency’s strategic priorities in data-driven science, computational modeling, and biospecimen management. His work directly facilitates the acquisition of solutions that underpin high-performance research environments, including data management platforms, laboratory automation tools, and custom analytical workflows. As a key procurement lead, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the institute’s mission to translate environmental exposure data into public health insights. Dan collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in scientific computing, laboratory instrumentation, and research support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms offering custom programming, systems design, and analytical instrumentation solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes technical competency, scalability, and interoperability, favoring vendors with proven experience in biomedical data systems and research-grade software development. He maintains open, transparent relationships with contractors to ensure deliverables meet the rigorous standards required for federally funded environmental health research. Dan’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical excellence and broad market access rather than socioeconomic preferences. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his process remains fully compliant with all federal socioeconomic requirements, ensuring fair opportunity for all qualified vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). He regularly acquires bioinformatics platforms, high-throughput data analysis tools, laboratory information management systems, and precision instrumentation used in toxicology and epidemiological research. His expertise spans the intersection of environmental science and information technology, ensuring that acquired systems support reproducible, scalable, and secure research operations.