David J. Taybron

David K. Taybron serves as a Contract Specialist within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize digital infrastructure and operational support systems. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for advanced computing services, software solutions, and technical consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity, data modernization, and mission-critical system sustainment. His work directly supports the implementation of data-driven agricultural policies through the acquisition of secure, scalable IT capabilities. Taybron maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized technical services and infrastructure support. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in IT modernization and systems integration, often engaging them through competitive, non-set-aside mechanisms to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining compliance and accountability. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued under no set-aside, yet he maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, consistently allocating 11.1% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative small business capabilities without compromising mission readiness or procurement efficiency. Taybron’s primary NAICS focus lies in Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), and Software Publishing (511210), underscoring his specialization in procuring cloud-enabled platforms, data processing services, and custom software development. He also frequently acquires Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), indicating a broad scope of support functions critical to workforce modernization and organizational resilience within federal IT environments.