Erin Goldstein

Erin Goldstein serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific and technical research domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to advance innovation through competitive, compliant, and transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio centers on full-life-cycle contract management—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and performance oversight—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical objectives. She routinely handles high-technical-risk, performance-based contracts for research and development services requiring specialized scientific expertise and rigorous deliverable standards. Erin collaborates with a diverse array of contractors, including national laboratories, university-affiliated research centers, and private-sector R&D firms with deep technical capabilities in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical merit, past performance, and regulatory compliance rather than vendor size or affiliation. She engages with vendors through structured competitive processes, including RFPs and broad agency announcements, fostering an environment where innovation and accountability are equally prioritized. Erin’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This underscores her commitment to selecting the most qualified offerors based on technical capability and value, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures all vendors—regardless of size—are evaluated on a level playing field under full and open competition principles. Her primary focus is on NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. She procures advanced scientific services such as computational modeling, laboratory testing, engineering prototyping, and data analytics, often requiring specialized equipment, security clearances, or proprietary methodologies. Her domain expertise lies in managing technically complex, mission-driven R&D contracts that demand deep subject-matter knowledge and rigorous oversight.