Gregory E. Young

Gregory serves as a Senior Contract Specialist, responsible for managing complex acquisition processes that align with federal procurement regulations and agency mission objectives. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), particularly in the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award phases of contracts. His work supports the delivery of mission-critical services through competitive and transparent contracting practices, with a focus on educational support and nonprofit organizational needs. Gregory routinely handles both sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, leveraging sound business judgment to balance risk, cost, and performance outcomes across diverse procurement vehicles. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Gregory’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses and nonprofit entities. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in clear performance metrics and compliance standards, ensuring accountability and service quality. His approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a strong emphasis on maintaining equitable access for qualified offerors across the marketplace. Gregory demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and No Set-Aside procurements. This balanced strategy reflects a deliberate effort to promote small business participation while maintaining flexibility for larger, specialized providers. His consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to expanding economic opportunity and fulfilling federal goals for small business contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services) and 813110 (Religious Organizations), indicating deep expertise in acquiring non-instructional services such as tutoring, curriculum development, administrative support, and facility management for educational and faith-based institutions. Gregory’s technical domain knowledge encompasses program management, grant-funded service delivery, and compliance with nonprofit operational requirements, positioning him as a specialist in mission-aligned, service-oriented acquisitions.