Derrick White

Derrick White serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service’s FAS AAS Fedsim, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical professional, technical, and logistics services that underpin national infrastructure and defense readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration—focusing on high-priority areas including warehousing, inventory management, and scientific consulting. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient operational environments through integrated IT modernization and advanced logistics solutions, ensuring federal agencies receive timely, compliant, and mission-aligned procurement outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, White maintains a broad network of vendors capable of delivering specialized warehousing and technical consulting services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in federal supply chain operations and systems integration, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and strict compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. He engages both large-capability contractors and small businesses, ensuring competitive rigor while maintaining accountability for service quality and delivery timelines. White demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 28.6% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are currently predominant, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses in the federal logistics and technical services space, aligning with GSA’s broader socioeconomic goals. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 493110 (General Warehousing and Storage), reflecting his expertise in managing complex storage, distribution, and inventory control services essential to federal supply chains. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), indicating deep engagement with technical advisory work supporting logistics optimization, system integration, and operational readiness initiatives. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of physical logistics infrastructure and strategic technical consulting, ensuring seamless support for mission-critical federal operations.