Donald E Collie

Donald E. Collie serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisition initiatives within a federal agency focused on scientific and technical innovation. He oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. His portfolio centers on high-technical-service contracts, particularly in research, engineering, and IT systems design, supporting mission-critical advancements in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Collie’s work is instrumental in translating agency scientific priorities into actionable contractual frameworks that deliver innovative solutions while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable, Collie maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in scientific R&D, computer systems design, and data-driven analytical services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical merit evaluation, and performance-based contracting, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering advanced technical capabilities under tight regulatory and compliance standards. He consistently engages both large primes and small business subcontractors to ensure robust competition and technical depth across the supply base. Collie’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 96.2% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. Only 3.9% of awards are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional use of socioeconomic authorities. Though he does not routinely employ 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach supports small business participation through subcontracting opportunities and open competition, aligning with broader agency goals for innovation and efficiency. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), which accounts for 75% of his activity, followed by 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 519190 (Other Information Services). He routinely procures services involving laboratory automation, data analytics, modeling and simulation, and scientific software development, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains requiring specialized scientific and engineering knowledge.