Larry E. Guess

Larry Guess serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research and advanced manufacturing. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-technical acquisitions involving analytical instrumentation, laboratory services, and specialized technical support, requiring deep subject-matter expertise in scientific and engineering domains. He works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, structure solicitations, and ensure contract performance aligns with mission-critical needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Larry Guess maintains a balanced contracting approach that fosters relationships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a significant portion of awards issued under total small business set-asides, indicating a consistent effort to engage capable small firms across diverse technical disciplines. He collaborates with industry partners who demonstrate proven technical competence, quality control systems, and compliance with federal contract obligations. Larry exhibits a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 32.6% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 4.1% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Women-Owned Small Business participation is also actively encouraged, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity. His contracting patterns prioritize competitive opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for technical capability and performance. His primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 for professional and scientific services, 541712 for research and development in physical and engineering sciences, and manufacturing categories 334516 and 334519 for analytical and precision measuring instruments. These reflect deep expertise in procuring advanced laboratory equipment, scientific research services, and high-precision instrumentation, positioning him as a specialist in technology-driven, mission-critical acquisitions.