John Whipple

John Whipple serves as a Contracting Officer, where he is responsible for managing the acquisition process and ensuring the effective procurement of goods and services to support the agency's mission. He oversees the lifecycle of contracts, from solicitation to award and administration, focusing on technical and professional service acquisitions. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a strong lean toward full and open competitions, with the vast majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in high-tech and scientific domains. The primary focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, as well as general Engineering Services. Additionally, his portfolio includes acquisitions for professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as the procurement of measuring and controlling device manufacturing.