Don Schlienz

Don Schlienz serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of acquisition initiatives aimed at delivering essential support services to federal operations. He plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle procurement processes—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. His acquisitions primarily focus on professional services, facilities support, and administrative operations, frequently engaging with both large contractors and small business vendors to meet agency operational needs. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available records, Schlienz maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with service providers across multiple sectors, particularly in management consulting and facilities support. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, fostering transparent, results-driven vendor relationships. He regularly collaborates with firms capable of delivering integrated administrative, logistical, and operational support services under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract vehicles. Schlienz demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 15.4% of his awards designated for 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote small business participation. The majority of his acquisitions—84.6%—are conducted as full and open competitions, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes both competition and small business inclusion without over-reliance on set-asides. His contracting patterns align with federal goals to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining fiscal accountability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), with additional activity in grocery wholesaling and tax preparation services. This suggests expertise in procuring non-core, mission-enabling services such as facility maintenance, operational consulting, and specialized administrative support. Schlienz’s technical domain knowledge spans service-based procurement, performance metrics, and contract performance monitoring, positioning him as a strategic advisor in non-IT, operational support acquisitions.