Mark O Clapp

Mark O. Clapp serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for technical and professional services across federal programs. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while executing competitive procurements that align with agency mission needs. His portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts requiring rigorous market research, solicitation development, source selection, and contract administration. Clapp specializes in complex, performance-based acquisitions involving engineering, technical consulting, and IT services, often navigating multi-year task order structures under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. Clapp cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses with specialized technical capabilities. He engages with firms offering engineering design, custom software development, and facilities support services, emphasizing value-driven outcomes over purely cost-based evaluations. His procurement approach prioritizes clear statement of work development, performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and mission success. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing relevant industry certifications and proven technical expertise in his focus areas. Clapp demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively leverages the small business program to foster competition and expand opportunities for qualified firms, though the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing small business inclusion without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission requirements. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). He regularly procures technical solutions involving systems integration, software customization, operational support, and facility management services, demonstrating deep familiarity with performance-based acquisition methods and technical requirements development in mission-critical domains.