Daniel E Childs

Daniel E. Childs serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced technology and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for mission-critical equipment and engineering services. His portfolio primarily includes high-precision instrumentation, communications systems, and aerospace components, requiring deep technical understanding and strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Childs consistently applies sound contracting practices to ensure timely delivery of capabilities that support national security and operational readiness. His contractor relationships are predominantly with prime contractors specializing in defense and aerospace manufacturing, including firms experienced in the design and production of avionics, radar systems, and wireless communication hardware. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he maintains a broad network of qualified suppliers capable of meeting stringent performance and certification standards. His working pattern emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit-based evaluations, and rigorous source selection procedures to ensure best-value outcomes. Childs demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 96.5% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants. Only 3.5% of his awards are designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation when market conditions and technical requirements align. He adheres to socioeconomic contracting guidelines but prioritizes mission necessity and technical capability over mandatory set-aside preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334511 for navigation and guidance systems, followed by 334220 for radio and telecommunications equipment, and 336413 for aircraft auxiliary components. He also frequently procures engineering services under NAICS 541330 to support system integration and technical validation. His expertise centers on electro-optical systems, flight-critical instrumentation, and precision measurement devices, reflecting a specialized domain in aerospace and defense technology procurement.