John Manouelian

John R. Manouelian serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions in support of federal research and technical services. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing acquisitions that align with agency mission objectives. He specializes in sole-source and competed procurements for professional, scientific, and technical services, with a primary focus on research and development activities across physical, engineering, and life sciences. His work directly supports the acquisition lifecycle from requirements definition through contract award and administration, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Manouelian’s procurement patterns reflect engagement with a broad spectrum of professional service providers, including research institutions, consulting firms, and testing laboratories. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation processes and vendor performance oversight, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-precision technical solutions. He maintains a balanced emphasis on both large-capacity contractors and small business participants, ensuring a diverse and capable vendor base. Manouelian’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 92.9% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he consistently allocates 3.6% of his portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts and an equal percentage to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. His approach reflects a strategic balance between maximizing competition and fulfilling statutory obligations to promote socioeconomic diversity in federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), accounting for over 60% of his activity, followed by professional consulting services under 541990 and 541690. He regularly acquires laboratory testing services (541380) and technical R&D support, indicating deep expertise in scientific instrumentation, experimental design, and engineering analysis. His portfolio underscores a strong technical acumen in supporting innovation-driven federal programs.