Mr. Ed Darmiento

Mr. Ed Darmiento serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions across a broad spectrum of technical and analytical domains. Within his agency, he plays a pivotal role in executing the mission-critical acquisition of non-clinical, science- and technology-driven services, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and strategic operational objectives. His portfolio is exclusively focused on the procurement of professional, scientific, and technical services, requiring deep subject-matter expertise in contract strategy, performance-based acquisition design, and risk mitigation for high-complexity service contracts. Mr. Darmiento’s contractor relationships are characterized by a diverse and competitive marketplace of firms offering specialized expertise in research, analysis, consulting, and technical advisory services. He engages with a wide array of vendors, including large professional services firms, mid-tier consulting organizations, and emerging niche providers, fostering an open and transparent competitive environment. His contracting approach emphasizes value-driven outcomes, clear performance metrics, and compliance with FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies, resulting in consistent, high-integrity award decisions. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified provider regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, he maintains compliance with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements. Mr. Darmiento’s primary area of expertise lies in NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing specialized consulting, data analytics, policy research, and technical support services. He routinely procures mission-enabling services requiring advanced analytical rigor, subject-matter expertise, and adaptability to evolving operational needs, positioning him at the intersection of public sector strategy and technical execution.