Daniel McCarthy

Daniel McCarthy serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced telecommunications, electronics, and aerospace systems. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical capabilities in satellite communications, test instrumentation, and avionics components. His portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for high-technology goods and services, often involving rapid prototyping, systems integration, and technical support for national security and infrastructure applications. McCarthy’s expertise lies in navigating the intersection of technical requirements and regulatory compliance to deliver timely, high-integrity outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, McCarthy routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors including prime contractors with deep technical capabilities in satellite systems and electronic test equipment, as well as specialized subcontractors providing niche manufacturing and engineering services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation rigor, and performance-based contract structures to ensure accountability and innovation across the supply chain. McCarthy’s contracting activity is exclusively non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on maximizing technical capability and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his process remains transparent and inclusive, allowing all qualified entities to compete on technical merit and past performance. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating a strong emphasis on satellite-based data transmission, signal processing, and mission-critical software platforms. He also procures specialized instrumentation under 334515 for electrical signal measurement and avionics components under 336413, demonstrating expertise in aerospace-grade electronics and precision test equipment. His technical domain expertise spans RF systems, telemetry, and embedded avionics, making him a key liaison between engineering stakeholders and acquisition teams.