David A. Schmidt

David A. Schmidt serves as a Senior Subcontract Administrator, playing a critical role in overseeing and managing subcontractor compliance, performance, and risk mitigation across federal acquisition programs. In this capacity, he ensures adherence to FAR regulations, monitors flow-down clauses, and validates subcontractor certifications to uphold contractual integrity. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to execute complex, mission-critical procurements with transparency and accountability, particularly in construction and technical research domains. Schmidt typically handles high-value, multi-phase subcontracts tied to prime contracts involving both physical infrastructure and advanced scientific R&D efforts. While specific prime contractors are not disclosed, Schmidt maintains consistent engagement with a diverse ecosystem of subcontractors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialized engineering firms. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous oversight of subcontractor performance metrics, timely resolution of compliance issues, and proactive collaboration to ensure alignment with prime contract objectives. He frequently interfaces with subcontractors to verify certifications, enforce flow-down requirements, and facilitate corrective actions, fostering a culture of accountability and regulatory discipline. Schmidt demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with equal weighting between non-set-aside and Total Small Business Set-Aside procurements under FAR 19.5. His approach reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation without compromising program needs, consistently prioritizing SBs in both construction and R&D subcontracts. He does not favor specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, but rather ensures broad eligibility and compliance across all qualifying small business types. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). He routinely administers subcontracts for facility upgrades, environmental systems, and laboratory infrastructure, as well as technical services including data modeling, prototyping, and engineering analysis. His expertise spans both hard construction and high-tech R&D environments, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance standards, and compliance frameworks unique to each domain.