David A. Pickard

David A. Pickard serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the procurement mission for his organization. He is responsible for executing contracts and ensuring the delivery of essential goods and services required for operational support. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong commitment to small business participation. A significant majority of procurement activity is directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides, while a smaller portion of awards is competed via the 8(a) program. A minority of acquisitions are conducted without set-aside restrictions. His procurement focus is primarily centered on food service and hospitality operations, with a heavy emphasis on Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing and Hotel and Motel services. Additionally, his technical domain expertise extends to catering services, support activities for air transportation, and the procurement of industrial truck, tractor, trailer, and stacker machinery.