Frederick Steward

Frederick Steward serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions aligned with education and management support services. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), promoting fair competition, and delivering mission-critical services through transparent, well-documented contract actions. His portfolio primarily consists of non-construction services, including training program development, administrative consulting, and operational support solutions, often procured under simplified acquisition procedures or indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable due to data limitations, Steward’s contracting patterns suggest a preference for established service providers with demonstrated capability in education technology and management consulting. He engages with a mix of large and small businesses, prioritizing responsiveness, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements. His approach reflects a balanced emphasis on competitive bidding and strategic vendor engagement to ensure quality service delivery. Steward demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 14.3% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating intentional efforts to expand opportunities for small businesses. The remaining 85.7% of his acquisitions are competed without set-asides, suggesting a preference for open competition where broad vendor participation is feasible. His socioeconomic strategy prioritizes small business inclusion without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. His primary industry focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), reflecting a significant emphasis on workforce development, vocational training, and educational support services. He also frequently procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611 and general support services under 561990. This specialization underscores his expertise in human capital development, organizational efficiency, and operational support contracting within the federal education and administrative services domain.