Darrin L. Holland

Darrin L. Holland serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. His role supports mission-critical procurement activities centered on advanced instrumentation, scientific research, and information technology services. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficiency, transparency, and fair competition across the acquisition spectrum. Darrin typically handles complex procurements involving technical equipment, engineering services, and data-driven systems, often requiring specialized knowledge of industrial measurement and control technologies. While specific contractor names are not available, Darrin maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors capable of delivering precision instruments, systems design services, and R&D solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor performance accountability, fostering partnerships with both large-capability firms and agile small businesses that meet stringent technical specifications. He consistently evaluates vendor qualifications against technical, past performance, and socioeconomic criteria to ensure mission readiness and long-term contract success. Darrin’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.2% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 15.8% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to federal missions, though no specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are predominant in his portfolio. His primary NAICS focus areas include manufacturing of industrial process instrumentation (334513 and 334515), computer systems design services (541512), and physical sciences R&D (541712), reflecting deep expertise in procuring precision measurement devices, electrical testing equipment, and engineering research services. He specializes in acquisitions that support scientific, industrial, and technical infrastructure, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical specifications, performance metrics, and compliance with federal standards for instrumentation and data systems.