Dustin J Huler

Dustin J. Huler serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for facilitating the award and administration of complex procurement actions across technical and engineering domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while balancing mission needs with fiscal responsibility. His work centers on negotiating terms, conditions, and deliverables for service-based and manufacturing contracts, with a focus on achieving optimal value through competitive and transparent processes. Huler plays a critical part in advancing the agency’s acquisition strategy by aligning contract outcomes with operational requirements and regulatory frameworks. While specific contractor names are not available, Huler routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses specializing in engineering, instrumentation, and electronic manufacturing. His negotiation patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based contracting approaches, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in quality, timeliness, and regulatory adherence. He works closely with procurement staff and technical evaluators to ensure proposals meet stated requirements and deliver measurable outcomes. Huler demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 21% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of his contracts are unrestricted, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small firms. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals without compromising mission-critical requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), followed by 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair) and 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals). He regularly acquires technical services, precision measurement devices, and electronic components, indicating deep familiarity with engineering design, test equipment, and electronic manufacturing supply chains. His expertise spans both service delivery and hardware procurement within highly regulated technical environments.