Nathan R. Amador

Nathan R. Amador serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and scientific domains. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing full lifecycle procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. His portfolio primarily supports mission-critical procurements in analytical instrumentation, research services, and medical supply chains, aligning with broader government objectives to advance scientific capability and operational readiness. Amador’s expertise lies in structuring competitive, transparent acquisitions that balance technical requirements with socioeconomic goals. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Amador engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of laboratory equipment, medical device wholesalers, and specialized research service providers. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor diversity, fostering partnerships with both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. He maintains a results-oriented working relationship grounded in regulatory rigor and performance accountability. Amador demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of his acquisitions conducted as non-set-aside actions. However, he consistently allocates 16.7% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation. His pattern indicates a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while intentionally reserving opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to mission outcomes. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), underscoring his specialization in scientific equipment and precision instrumentation. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating expertise in technology-enabled research support and data analysis solutions. Additional activity in medical wholesaling (423450) and telecommunications (517919) further demonstrates his cross-domain capability in acquiring complex, high-value technical goods and services.