Mark A. Holloway

Mark A. Holloway serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in executing mission-critical acquisitions aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, competition, and timely delivery of specialized aerospace and technical services. His portfolio primarily encompasses high-value procurement actions in aircraft manufacturing and auxiliary equipment, with additional focus on management consulting and industrial rubber and plastics products. Holloway’s work supports operational readiness through strategic sourcing of technically sophisticated components and systems. Holloway cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in aerospace systems, niche manufacturers of aircraft parts, and management consulting firms providing defense-related advisory services. He actively engages with both large industry players and small business concerns, fostering transparent competition and ensuring fair opportunity across the supply chain. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes grounded in FAR principles. Holloway demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 50% of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competition, while consistently prioritizing small business participation. His set-aside preferences reflect a deliberate emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, supplemented by targeted HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding market access for disadvantaged and geographically underserved businesses within the federal acquisition ecosystem. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), where he procures specialized avionics, structural components, and support systems. He also manages acquisitions under 541618 for strategic planning services and 326220 for mission-critical rubber and plastics components. Holloway’s expertise spans aerospace engineering procurement, supply chain resilience, and technical specification development, making him a key liaison between operational needs and industrial capability.