Edward Samocki

Edward N. Samocki serves as a Commodity Business Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition of standardized industrial components critical to federal supply chains. In this role, he executes procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring compliance with sourcing policies while optimizing value and delivery timelines. His acquisitions primarily involve fasteners, hardware, and related mechanical components, supporting operational readiness across defense, infrastructure, and maintenance programs. Samocki’s expertise lies in streamlining commodity purchasing through strategic sourcing, contract vehicle utilization, and market analysis to secure reliable, cost-effective supplies from qualified vendors. Samocki maintains consistent relationships with a diverse base of manufacturers and distributors specializing in bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer production, as well as general hardware fabrication. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with small and mid-sized industrial suppliers capable of meeting military and commercial specifications such as ASME, SAE, and ASTM standards. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based requirements, delivery reliability, and quality assurance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance and supply chain resilience. Samocki demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 40% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 13.3% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). His procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the industrial manufacturing sector, prioritizing socioeconomic programs while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and capacity. He avoids set-asides only when market conditions or urgent requirements necessitate open competition. His technical focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 332722—Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing—accounting for over 90% of his activity, with a secondary emphasis on NAICS 332510 for general hardware. This specialization reflects deep familiarity with fastener specifications, material certifications, and production processes essential to mechanical and structural applications. Samocki’s domain expertise enables him to evaluate technical submissions with precision, ensuring procured components meet stringent performance and interoperability requirements.