Duane Schatz

Duane Joseph Schatz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where he plays a pivotal role in executing complex acquisitions that support national security and operational readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of professional, scientific, and technical service contracts, with a primary focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences. Schatz ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating the procurement of mission-critical capabilities that enhance cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced scientific research across DHS components. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Schatz routinely engages with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, including large primes, mid-tier firms, and small businesses, all of whom possess demonstrated expertise in technical services supporting federal R&D objectives. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market solicitations, with limited use of set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability-driven selection rather than socioeconomic categorization. Schatz’s contracting portfolio demonstrates a strong alignment with non-set-aside procurement, with 91.3% of awards issued under unrestricted competitions. Only 4.3% of awards are designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a balanced but modest emphasis on socioeconomic programs consistent with the agency’s technical mission priorities. His primary NAICS focus is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—indicating deep specialization in procuring advanced engineering analyses, systems modeling, laboratory services, and technical consulting that underpin DHS’s scientific infrastructure. He also occasionally engages services under 541690 and 541720, underscoring his expertise in multidisciplinary technical procurement spanning physical sciences, social science research, and specialized technical consulting.