David Poppe

David Poppe serves as a key procurement professional within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 8, supporting mission-critical acquisitions for federal agencies across the region. He specializes in securing advanced technical services to enhance cybersecurity resilience, modernize digital infrastructure, and sustain operational facilities. His portfolio primarily encompasses engineering, systems design, and air transportation support services, with a focus on complex, performance-based contracts requiring deep technical expertise. Poppe plays a vital role in translating agency mission needs into strategically structured solicitations that ensure timely delivery of high-integrity solutions aligned with federal acquisition regulations. His contractor relationships center on firms capable of delivering specialized engineering and IT services, including those with proven experience in aviation systems support and computer systems design. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, Poppe consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors—ranging from large technical integrators to niche small businesses—emphasizing competitive, transparent processes that prioritize technical capability and compliance. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in performance metrics and long-term service reliability. Poppe demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 40% of his awards directed toward small business categories, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Total Small Business Set-Asides, and 8(a) competed contracts. His approach reflects GSA’s mandate to expand equitable access to federal opportunities while maintaining rigorous standards for technical delivery. He actively leverages set-aside authorities to cultivate a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting complex federal requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), followed by engineering services (541330) and computer systems design (541512). He regularly procures technical services related to aviation infrastructure support, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and integrated IT solutions, demonstrating deep domain expertise in mission-critical technical environments where reliability, compliance, and interoperability are paramount.