Howard Stover

Howard Stover serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. He specializes in professional, administrative, and technical services contracts, overseeing requirements development, solicitation drafting, source selection, and contract administration. His role is central to advancing the agency’s mission by securing high-quality services that support operational readiness and mission-critical functions. Stover routinely handles complex, multi-year procurements requiring detailed technical evaluations and risk mitigation strategies. While specific contractor names are not available, Stover maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across small businesses and general contractors, with a pronounced emphasis on socioeconomic program participants. His contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with small business concerns, particularly those certified under the Small Business Administration’s set-aside programs. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate past performance, technical capability, and compliance with federal socioeconomic requirements, ensuring a competitive and inclusive marketplace. Stover exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 70% of his acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to prioritize veteran-owned enterprises. His procurement strategy consistently aligns with federal goals to increase contracting opportunities for disadvantaged businesses, demonstrating a disciplined approach to socioeconomic contracting and affirmative action compliance. His primary industry focus lies in professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS 541990) and office administrative services (NAICS 561110), with additional activity in janitorial services (561720), electrical contracting (238210), and motor vehicle body manufacturing (336211). He procures a diverse range of services including management consulting, facility support, infrastructure installation, and specialized technical assistance, demonstrating expertise in both administrative and light industrial contracting domains.