Earl L. Friedman

Earl L. Friedman serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically supporting the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical information technology and professional services that enable modernized digital infrastructure and data-driven agricultural policy execution. His portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of computing infrastructure, software solutions, and technical consulting services essential to sustaining federal IT systems, with a focus on cybersecurity-enhanced platforms and operational support tools. Friedman maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of IT services providers and specialized technical firms. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and competitive solicitation methods, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, accountability, and technical excellence. He regularly engages with firms possessing proven expertise in federal IT modernization and infrastructure support. His contracting patterns demonstrate a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with equal weighting given to 8(a) competed set-asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, alongside a significant portion of unrestricted awards. This balanced strategy ensures broad small business participation while maintaining competition and mission readiness. He actively leverages set-aside authorities to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Friedman’s primary NAICS focus areas—511210 (Software Publishers), 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)—reflect his specialization in digital infrastructure, cloud-enabled services, and technical consulting. He routinely procures custom software development, managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, and systems integration support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in federal IT modernization and mission-critical system sustainment.