Paul J. LaFranchise

Paul J. LaFranchise is a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services. In this role, he ensures that contracting actions align with agency requirements and federal procurement regulations, handling the administrative and technical aspects of the acquisition lifecycle. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to approximately 70.4% of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with 29.6% of acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated within the information technology sector. The primary focus areas include software publishing and other computer-related services, as evidenced by a high volume of activity under NAICS 511210 and 541519. Additionally, his expertise extends to the procurement of computer and computer peripheral equipment and software merchant wholesale services.