Frederick Charles Freeman

Frederick Charles Freeman serves as a Contract Specialist within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to modernize digital infrastructure and operational support systems. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a focus on advanced computing services, software solutions, and technical consulting that enable data-driven agricultural policy implementation. Freeman specializes in complex IT and systems integration procurements aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity and digital transformation. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC and SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., both of which provide specialized information technology and systems integration services. He also engages MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility-related technical support, reflecting a hybrid procurement approach that bridges IT and physical infrastructure needs. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Freeman’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach emphasizes technical merit and vendor capacity over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid deployment of high-impact systems. His primary NAICS focus is evenly split between 519130 (Other Information Services) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), underscoring a dual expertise in digital services and facility systems integration. He routinely procures cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity tools, data analytics software, and mission-critical HVAC and building systems, demonstrating a unique blend of IT and physical infrastructure procurement acumen.