Dawn Schmidt

Dawn A. Schmidt serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of goods and services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic compliance. In her role, she executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses industrial, educational, and service-based procurements, reflecting a balanced approach to meeting operational needs while advancing national small business goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Dawn maintains active relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) participants, and general commercial suppliers. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for competitive, transparent processes that foster vendor diversity and equitable access to federal opportunities. She consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized manufacturing, food service, and educational support solutions, cultivating long-term partnerships grounded in performance and compliance. Dawn demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 69% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 2.7% are awarded through 8(a) competed programs, underscoring her dedication to empowering disadvantaged business enterprises. Her low reliance on no-set-aside procurements (28.8%) reflects a strategic focus on maximizing small business participation and fulfilling federal socioeconomic mandates. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), indicating expertise in industrial packaging and metal fabrication solutions. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), demonstrating proficiency in managing complex service delivery contracts. Additional activity in NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations) and 325992 (Photographic and Chemical Manufacturing) reveals a nuanced understanding of niche supply chains and specialized technical requirements across non-traditional federal sectors.