Darnell M. Holliman

Darnell M. Holliman is a procurement professional dedicated to managing construction and facility-related acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic contracting goals. He oversees the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for critical infrastructure services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting equitable access for disadvantaged businesses. His work directly supports agency missions requiring skilled trades and building maintenance services, aligning procurement strategy with operational needs in facilities management and capital improvement programs. Holliman maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and commercial construction services. He consistently engages qualified small businesses, including those certified under HUBZone and other socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on performance, compliance, and responsiveness. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear technical requirements, and performance-based outcomes, encouraging innovation and reliability among subcontractors and prime vendors. A pronounced preference for Small Business Set-Asides (66.7%) underscores his commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the construction sector. He frequently utilizes FAR 19.5 set-asides and occasionally deploys HUBZone designations, reflecting a strategic focus on underserved communities and locally rooted enterprises. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to meet federal small business utilization targets while maintaining rigorous standards for quality and delivery. His procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), and 238160 (roofing), with additional activity in commercial building construction (236220) and specialized services under 711510. This reflects deep expertise in managing integrated building systems, maintenance contracts, and facility upgrades requiring licensed trades and technical oversight. Holliman’s domain knowledge spans building codes, performance specifications, and lifecycle maintenance planning, positioning him as a trusted advisor in mission-critical infrastructure procurement.