Eric Combs

Eric Combs serves as a Principal/Architect responsible for leading the design and execution of technical procurement strategies within his organization. In this role, he acts as the primary authority on engineering service acquisitions, ensuring that contract vehicles align with technical requirements, lifecycle management needs, and federal procurement compliance standards. He oversees the full spectrum of acquisition activities—from requirements definition and market research to source selection and contract award—focusing exclusively on professional engineering services. His work bridges technical expertise with contracting discipline, enabling agencies to secure high-integrity engineering solutions that meet mission-critical performance benchmarks. Combs collaborates with a broad range of engineering firms, including large-scale technical consultants, specialized design-build firms, and independent professional engineers holding relevant licensure. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, prioritizing technical merit, past performance, and qualifications over price alone. He maintains a vendor ecosystem grounded in proven technical capability and regulatory compliance, with no exclusive reliance on any single contractor. His relationships are characterized by transparency, rigorous evaluation, and long-term partnership development based on demonstrated excellence in engineering deliverables. Combs has a consistent record of awarding contracts under non-set-aside mechanisms, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic preference for selecting the most technically qualified offeror regardless of socioeconomic status, aligning with mission-critical performance needs rather than socioeconomic targeting. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his processes remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic regulations. His procurement portfolio is entirely focused on NAICS 541330—Engineering Services—encompassing civil, structural, mechanical, and systems engineering disciplines. He routinely acquires services related to infrastructure design, technical analysis, systems integration, and regulatory compliance engineering, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains governed by professional engineering standards and codes.