Kevin A. Shafer

Kevin A. Shafer serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across mission-critical support services and specialized manufacturing sectors. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement patterns indicate a central role in executing strategic sourcing aligned with federal contracting regulations. He oversees a high volume of competitive solicitations, primarily utilizing full and open competition with a strong preference for small business set-asides, ensuring compliance with FAR Part 19 and promoting equitable access to federal opportunities. His acquisitions typically involve industrial, environmental, and facility support services, reflecting a focus on operational sustainability and technical infrastructure. Shafer’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. While specific contractor names are not available, his portfolio consistently awards contracts to small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, demonstrating a deliberate and sustained commitment to socioeconomic goals. His working relationships are characterized by proactive engagement with small business representatives, pre-solicitation outreach, and structured evaluation criteria that prioritize small business capability and capacity over sole-source reliance. His set-aside preferences reveal an overwhelming focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides (93.8%), with only 6.3% of acquisitions left unrestricted. This pattern underscores a strategic alignment with agency-wide initiatives to maximize small business participation and fulfill statutory mandates under the Small Business Act. He rarely utilizes other set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone exclusively, indicating a preference for broad-based small business eligibility under FAR 19.5. Shafer’s primary NAICS focus includes miscellaneous chemical product manufacturing (325998), building services (561790), and construction machinery manufacturing (333120), with additional activity in waste management (562998) and environmental consulting (541620). This reflects expertise in procuring industrial chemicals, facility maintenance solutions, heavy equipment, and environmental compliance services—domains requiring technical specificity and regulatory adherence. His portfolio suggests deep familiarity with hazardous material handling, industrial automation, and environmental remediation standards.