Howard Stover

Howard Stover serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of commercial and industrial services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and contract administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses maintenance, repair, and specialized service contracts, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. Stover’s acquisitions typically involve complex service-based requirements requiring detailed performance specifications, making his expertise critical in ensuring fair and open competition while upholding fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Stover consistently engages with a broad network of small businesses and specialized service providers, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in transparency and performance-based outcomes. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for flexible, responsive partnerships that support mission-critical operations, particularly in niche technical and service domains. He routinely collaborates with firms capable of delivering specialized maintenance, equipment repair, and operational support services under performance-based contract structures. Stover demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 88.9% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small businesses, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs. His consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive approach to promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities and aligning procurement practices with national small business policy goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310), Soil Preparation and Cultivating (115112), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419), Recreational Vehicle Dealers (441210), and Real Estate Appraisal Services (531320). This eclectic mix reveals expertise in procuring both technical and non-traditional services, suggesting a broad operational scope that spans infrastructure support, equipment upkeep, and specialized professional services. His technical domain knowledge spans mechanical systems, agricultural support, electronics, and real estate valuation services, demonstrating adaptability across disparate industry sectors.