Jeffrey Schmidt

Jeffrey Schmidt serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across scientific, laboratory, and specialized technical domains. In his role, he executes full lifecycle acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency mission objectives. His portfolio primarily supports research and analytical infrastructure, with a focus on high-precision instrumentation and laboratory services. Schmidt works closely with technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into enforceable contract requirements, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and risk mitigation in technically demanding environments. While specific contractor names are not available, his procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers of analytical laboratory equipment, testing service providers, and specialized wholesale distributors of professional scientific supplies. He cultivates partnerships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions, often requiring ISO-certified quality systems and regulatory compliance in life sciences or environmental testing contexts. His working relationships are characterized by a preference for long-term, performance-driven engagements over transactional purchases. Schmidt’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 91.3% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, he maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 7.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 1.4% allocated to women-owned small businesses. This reflects a balanced approach: prioritizing technical merit while actively facilitating socioeconomic opportunities where market conditions permit. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), followed by testing laboratories (541380), biological product manufacturing (325414), and specialized equipment wholesale (423490). He regularly acquires high-end spectrometers, chromatography systems, and certified reference materials, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical specifications, calibration standards, and compliance frameworks critical to scientific and regulatory laboratories.