Derek L. Owen

Derek L. Owen serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across construction, facility services, and maintenance sectors. His role centers on executing full and open competitions while strategically leveraging socioeconomic programs to promote equitable contractor participation. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. His acquisitions primarily support infrastructure, building operations, and facility sustainment, requiring deep coordination with project engineers, facility managers, and compliance officers to meet technical and regulatory standards. Owen maintains a balanced contractor ecosystem, engaging both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors across multiple tiers. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing proven capabilities in commercial construction, civil infrastructure, and facility maintenance services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive bidding with structured evaluation criteria, fostering transparency and accountability. He frequently collaborates with vendors holding specialized certifications, particularly those qualified under 8(a) and small business set-aside programs, ensuring a diverse pool of qualified respondents. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 50% of awards issued as full and open competitions and the remaining 50% allocated to socioeconomic set-asides. Of these, 27.8% are awarded under the 8(a) program and 22.2% under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses. His approach integrates socioeconomic goals into acquisition planning without compromising technical requirements or value. Owen’s primary focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by highway and bridge construction (237310) and janitorial services (561720). He also procures specialized maintenance services, including pest control and industrial equipment repair. His technical expertise spans facility lifecycle management, construction standards compliance, and service-level performance metrics, positioning him as a key steward of public infrastructure and operational readiness.