David Baer

David Baer serves in a secondary role within the agency's procurement framework. In this capacity, he supports the agency's acquisition mission, contributing to the administrative and operational execution of government contracts. Regarding set-aside preferences, the agency demonstrates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of its procurement actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, as evidenced by a percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. The agency's technical procurement focus is heavily weighted toward information technology and professional services. Primary areas of expertise include custom computer programming and computer systems design services. Additionally, the agency procures facilities support services and specialized research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing.