Don Hoover

Don Hoover serves as a key procurement professional within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 8, where he plays a central role in executing strategic acquisitions to support federal cybersecurity resilience and digital infrastructure modernization. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of technical service contracts, with a primary focus on securing advanced computer systems design services to enable mission-critical operations across federal agencies. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with GSA’s mission to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready technology solutions. Hoover maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of qualified contractors specializing in systems architecture, network modernization, and cloud-enabled engineering services. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in federal IT modernization, including those certified under federal cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-53. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluations, and long-term vendor accountability to ensure sustained system integrity. Hoover’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This approach prioritizes technical capability and value over socioeconomic classifications, enabling the agency to access the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors. While small business participation is not formally mandated in his portfolio, he remains responsive to qualified small businesses that meet stringent technical and compliance requirements. His primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—encompassing custom software development, systems integration, cybersecurity architecture, and infrastructure modernization. He consistently procures services related to secure cloud migration, zero-trust network design, and mission-critical application development, demonstrating deep technical fluency in federal IT modernization domains and a commitment to acquiring high-assurance digital solutions.