Larry B. Gillead

Larry Gillead serves as a Contracting Officer at the Headquarters Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), where he plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of defense acquisition contracts through rigorous oversight and compliance enforcement. Responsible for soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts that support DCMA’s mission of safeguarding taxpayer interests and validating contractor performance, Gillead specializes in service-based acquisitions tied to workforce development, training, and operational support. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services that enhance the Department of Defense’s contracting infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on technical compliance, quality assurance, and contract administration standards outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Gillead maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse range of service providers, including large prime contractors and small businesses delivering training, interpretation, and administrative support services. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor evaluation under FAR Part 15 procedures. He collaborates closely with program managers and technical evaluators to ensure contract deliverables align with DoD readiness objectives and quality control benchmarks. Gillead demonstrates a clear preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 80% of his awards issued under full and open competition, while maintaining a deliberate 20% commitment to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This balance reflects his alignment with DoD’s broader socioeconomic goals, prioritizing small business participation without compromising mission-critical acquisition flexibility. He does not favor specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB in public data, but his set-aside pattern supports broad-based small business access. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting his specialization in workforce education and defense contracting competency programs. He also regularly procures translation and interpretation services (541930) and hotel/motel services (721110) to support travel and training logistics. Gillead’s expertise centers on service acquisition strategy, performance measurement, and ensuring contractor alignment with DoD’s operational and compliance imperatives.