Gregory Howard

Gregory Howard is a procurement professional whose activities are centered on technical acquisitions and equipment procurement. He supports the agency's mission through the acquisition of specialized hardware and industrial components. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a strong preference for full and open competition, with the vast majority of awards designated as no set-aside. A small portion of the agency's contracting activity is directed toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The agency's industry focus is heavily concentrated in the aerospace and defense sector, specifically within the manufacturing of aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Additional procurement activity is distributed across the manufacturing of optical instruments and lenses, the production of measuring and testing instruments for electrical signals, and the manufacturing of commercial heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment. The agency also procures specialized commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services.