Fred Ettehadieh

Fred Ettehadieh is a procurement professional with deep expertise in scientific and technical acquisitions, specializing in the procurement of analytical laboratory instrumentation, medical testing services, and precision equipment maintenance. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by ensuring timely and compliant acquisition of high-precision scientific tools and professional technical services essential to research, diagnostics, and quality assurance operations. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex, high-specification procurements under FAR Part 15, often requiring technical evaluations and performance-based contract structures to meet stringent scientific and regulatory standards. His contractor relationships span a diverse ecosystem of specialized vendors, including manufacturers of analytical instruments, independent testing laboratories, and precision equipment repair firms. He consistently engages with both large-tier suppliers and niche small businesses capable of delivering highly technical solutions, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and technical compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding with a strong focus on technical merit and lifecycle support, ensuring sustained operational capability. While the majority of his acquisitions—95.4%—are conducted as full and open competitions without set-asides, he maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, with 4.6% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced strategy that prioritizes market competitiveness while actively creating opportunities for qualified small businesses in technical service sectors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 541990 (professional scientific services), and 621511 (medical laboratories), indicating a strong technical alignment with life sciences, environmental testing, and clinical diagnostics domains. He routinely procures calibrated instruments, certified reference materials, and outsourced analytical services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in laboratory accreditation standards and regulatory compliance frameworks such as CLIA and ISO/IEC 17025.