Neil J Costello

Neil J. Costello serves as a key procurement professional within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service’s FAS AAS Fedsim team, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions of professional and technical services essential to federal IT modernization and defense readiness. His role centers on executing complex contracting actions for systems design, technical consulting, and logistics support that underpin secure, scalable government operations. He routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under GSA schedules and other federal acquisition vehicles, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific requirements while aligning procurements with national infrastructure priorities. Costello maintains strategic relationships with a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, primarily in the IT services and technical consulting sectors. He collaborates with large prime contractors and mid-tier firms capable of delivering integrated solutions in cybersecurity, systems architecture, and mission-critical analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, robust statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes that prioritize technical merit and past performance over price alone. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his actions classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on capability-driven sourcing rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach ensures equitable access for all qualified vendors, maintaining a level playing field grounded in technical competency and delivery reliability. Costello’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where he acquires enterprise architecture, cloud migration, and network modernization solutions, and NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where he sources specialized advisory services for defense and infrastructure systems. His domain expertise spans secure IT environments, mission-critical logistics support, and integrated systems engineering tailored to federal operational needs.