Darion A. Powell

Darion P. Powell serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and solicitation to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring compliant, efficient, and transparent procurement processes that deliver essential services and support functions. His portfolio primarily encompasses non-defense, mission-critical support services, with a focus on information services, administrative support, and general government operations. Powell is known for his methodical approach to market research, source selection, and contract performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic procurement objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Powell maintains a broad and diverse vendor base, engaging with both large service providers and small businesses across the support services sector. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent awards, indicating a focus on full and open competition under FAR Part 6. This approach suggests a commitment to market-driven outcomes while maintaining rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure value and performance. Powell’s set-aside preferences show a 100% reliance on open competition, with no use of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize competition over targeted set-asides, potentially driven by mission needs, market availability, or agency policy. His contracting behavior aligns with agencies that prioritize broad market access and technical merit over socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services), which includes data processing, web portals, and digital content services, alongside NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services) and 921190 (Other General Government Support). These categories indicate expertise in procuring administrative, operational, and information technology-enabled services critical to modern government functions, demonstrating a strong command of service-based acquisitions in the public sector.