Daniel K Higgins

Daniel K. Higgins serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on IT-enabled solutions, accounting services, and language support functions. Higgins works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define clear performance metrics and ensure competitive, transparent procurement processes that align with federal best practices. While specific contractor names are not available, Higgins maintains a robust network of vendors across the professional services sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialized technical and administrative support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bids and small business set-asides, fostering partnerships with firms that possess niche expertise in data processing, translation, and certified public accounting services. He consistently engages with both large-capability contractors and small business concerns to ensure a diverse and responsive vendor base. Higgins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 4.9% are designated as HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to channel opportunities toward businesses in economically disadvantaged areas. His pattern of awarding nearly 95% of contracts with some form of small business preference underscores a proactive approach to promoting economic inclusion and workforce development through federal procurement. His primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services, Computing Infrastructure Providers, Translation and Interpretation Services, and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. This specialization indicates deep expertise in procuring IT-enabled administrative support, cloud infrastructure, and language services—domains requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications, cybersecurity compliance, and performance-based contracting methodologies.