Danny Cohn

Danny Cohn 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) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on analytical instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and educational training solutions. Cohn routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, ensuring alignment with agency mission needs and regulatory requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Cohn maintains a broad network of vendors spanning manufacturing, professional services, and educational institutions. He engages with both large-capability firms and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that emphasize technical merit, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements. His working relationships reflect a preference for structured, merit-based procurement processes that prioritize quality, innovation, and regulatory adherence over volume or convenience. Cohn demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 85.7% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 12.2% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.0% to 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing market competition while actively fulfilling statutory obligations to promote socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in procuring precision scientific equipment, followed by NAICS 541990 for specialized technical services and NAICS 611310 for higher education-related contracts. He frequently acquires laboratory testing systems, professional development training, and communications equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance-based acquisition methods, and the unique compliance needs of scientific and educational procurement domains.