Daniel P. Bresnahan

Daniel P. Bresnahan serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical scientific initiatives through competitively awarded contracts. His work supports the development of innovative technologies and analytical capabilities essential to federal scientific objectives, typically overseeing sole-source and full and open competitions under FAR Part 15 procedures. He is deeply engaged in the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring technical requirements are clearly defined and performance outcomes are rigorously monitored. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current records, Mr. Bresnahan’s procurement activity is characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, including academic research institutions, private R&D firms, and technical service providers with demonstrated expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and laboratory systems. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven contracts that emphasize innovation, technical rigor, and measurable deliverables. Mr. Bresnahan’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on selecting the most technically capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, consistent with agency priorities that prioritize scientific excellence and operational efficiency over mandated set-asides. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541715, encompassing research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. He routinely procures services related to experimental research, modeling and simulation, analytical instrumentation development, and scientific data management—domains requiring specialized technical knowledge and high-level scientific competency. His expertise lies in evaluating complex technical proposals and ensuring contract language aligns with the nuanced demands of scientific inquiry.