Joseph Pishioneri

Joseph Pishioneri serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of the Treasury, supporting the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s mission to safeguard the integrity of U.S. currency. He manages complex acquisitions for specialized manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance services critical to currency production, including printing ink formulations, industrial machinery, and security infrastructure upgrades. His work ensures the technical precision and anti-counterfeiting capabilities of federal currency through strategic sourcing of high-integrity industrial solutions, often involving proprietary technologies and tightly controlled supply chains. Pishioneri maintains enduring relationships with a select group of niche contractors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in secure printing technologies, precision engineering, and facility modernization for federal security environments. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, often requiring rigorous qualification and security clearances. His procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on small business participation, with 38.5% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small firms in high-skill technical domains. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic focus on building a resilient, diverse supplier base capable of meeting the unique demands of currency production. Pishioneri’s primary NAICS focus areas include Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Engineering Services (541330), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248), and Commercial Building Construction (236220), reflecting his oversight of the full lifecycle of currency production infrastructure—from ink formulation and press maintenance to facility upgrades. His technical expertise spans security printing systems, precision manufacturing, and controlled-environment construction, ensuring procurement aligns with the stringent operational requirements of federal currency production.