John M. Haberlach

John M. Haberlach serves as a Contracting Officer at Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), part of the Department of Defense, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical administrative, operational, and technical services that enable enterprise-wide defense functions. His portfolio centers on professional consulting, information technology modernization, and infrastructure support contracts that align with WHS’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and institutional efficiency. He exercises full contracting authority under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, overseeing the full lifecycle of competitive procurements from solicitation through award and administration, ensuring compliance with DoD policy and fiscal accountability standards. Haberlach maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in management consulting, custom software development, and facility modernization. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection under FAR Part 15, fostering long-term vendor collaboration while maintaining competitive integrity. His set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 88.2% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a focus on broad market access and mission-critical delivery. However, he actively supports small business participation through 11.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives without prioritizing specific categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Haberlach’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), reflecting a strong emphasis on enterprise resource optimization and IT modernization. He also regularly acquires services under 541720 (Social Sciences and Humanities Research) and 334290 (Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating expertise in both human-centered systems design and technical infrastructure support. His domain knowledge spans defense administrative operations, digital service delivery, and institutional process improvement.