Mark Hopson

Mark Hopson serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, with a singular focus on information technology services. He plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s technical requirements are met through compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. His portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts for software development, systems integration, and other computer-related professional services. He works closely with program managers, legal counsel, and technical evaluators to align acquisition strategies with mission objectives, ensuring adherence to FAR and agency-specific regulations. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Mr. Hopson engages with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering high-quality IT solutions, including large primes, mid-tier firms, and small businesses with specialized technical capabilities. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear statement of work development, and rigorous performance measurement to ensure accountability and value. He maintains a vendor-agnostic stance, prioritizing technical merit, past performance, and compliance over vendor size or affiliation. Mr. Hopson’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition and selecting the most capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, while still ensuring full compliance with small business participation goals through subcontracting opportunities and open market access. His primary procurement specialization lies in NAICS 541519 — Other Computer Related Services — encompassing a wide range of IT services including cloud support, cybersecurity consulting, data analytics, and custom software development. He consistently procures mission-critical technical services that require deep domain expertise in modern IT architectures and agile delivery methodologies, demonstrating a high level of technical fluency in the evolving digital services landscape.