Chaz D. Bowling

Chaz Bowling serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as a primary point of contact for the agency's procurement activities. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with the agency's operational mission and regulatory requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a significant emphasis on small business participation. While a majority of awards are unrestricted, there is a notable commitment to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), which account for a substantial portion of set-aside activity. Additionally, the office utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and employs sole-source awards to verified SDVOSBs. The technical focus of these acquisitions is diverse, with a primary emphasis on the repair and maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. Other significant areas of procurement expertise include the manufacturing of surgical, medical, and ophthalmic instruments, as well as the acquisition of software publishing services and professional and management development training.