Fred Ettehadieh

Fred Ettehadieh serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing the agency’s mission through timely and effective procurement of technical and scientific services. His portfolio primarily encompasses research and development contracts, computer facilities management, and specialized animal production services, requiring a deep understanding of technical specifications, performance-based acquisition methods, and risk mitigation strategies in complex scientific environments. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in the current dataset, Fred consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses, to fulfill mission-critical needs. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes to ensure value and accountability. He maintains a balanced working relationship with both established industry players and emerging firms, fostering an environment of fair and open competition. Fred demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 94.4% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category, reflecting a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic designations. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 5.6% of his awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a measured but intentional commitment to small business inclusion when market conditions support it. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where he routinely sources scientific consulting, laboratory support, and data analysis services. He also procures computer facilities management under NAICS 541513 and specialized animal production services under NAICS 112990, demonstrating expertise in both high-tech scientific research and niche agricultural support domains.