Nathan P. Briggs

Nathan P. Briggs serves as a key procurement professional within the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, supporting the agency’s mission to enhance border security through the acquisition of specialized detection equipment and operational support services. He manages complex contracting actions focused on advanced analytical instrumentation, hazardous waste management systems, and mission-critical canine enforcement infrastructure. His work directly enables the operational readiness of Border Patrol K9 units and secure facility operations by ensuring timely delivery of technically sophisticated, mission-aligned solutions under strict federal compliance standards. Briggs maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in irradiation apparatus manufacturing, hazardous waste treatment, and facility support services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and proven capability in high-regulation environments. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and lifecycle support, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and reliability. His procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, aligning with the need for specialized technical expertise often found only among large, established vendors. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 13.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission necessity and socioeconomic goals. Briggs’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334517 (Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in radiation detection and spectroscopic systems used for contraband identification. He also oversees acquisitions in hazardous waste treatment (562211), solid waste combustion (562213), and janitorial services (561720) to sustain secure facility operations. His technical domain expertise centers on detection instrumentation, environmental compliance systems, and operational logistics—ensuring CBP’s frontline units remain equipped with cutting-edge, reliable technology.