Frederick Porter

Frederick Porter serves as a Contract Specialist, where he supports the agency's procurement mission through the administration of various acquisition activities. In this role, he is responsible for managing the contracting lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with regulatory requirements and agency objectives. His work involves handling diverse acquisition types to meet the operational needs of the organization. The agency demonstrates a significant commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a notable emphasis on small business participation. A substantial portion of the agency's procurement activity is directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, accounting for 40% of their contracting patterns. While a majority of awards are processed without specific set-asides, the agency maintains a clear framework for integrating small business entities into its supply chain. The procurement landscape under his purview shows a specialized focus on industrial manufacturing and technical services. The agency's requirements frequently center on the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments and nonferrous metal processing, including rolling, drawing, and extruding operations. Additionally, there is a consistent demand for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, as well as specialized manufacturing sectors such as printing machinery and machine shop services.