Peter Squire

Peter Squire serves as Deputy Program Manager, providing critical oversight and strategic direction for research and development acquisitions within a federal technical program. In this role, he supports the full lifecycle of procurement activities—from requirements definition and market research to contract award and performance management—ensuring alignment with mission-critical scientific objectives. He primarily manages complex, high-technical-content contracts for advanced R&D initiatives, working closely with program leads, technical evaluators, and acquisition specialists to deliver innovative solutions that advance national scientific priorities. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and fostering transparent, competitive procurement processes. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Mr. Squire engages with a broad spectrum of prime contractors and subcontractors specializing in physical, engineering, and life sciences research. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established technical firms with proven capabilities in experimental design, laboratory systems, and data-driven analysis, often partnering with organizations possessing deep domain expertise in instrumentation, modeling, and simulation. He emphasizes performance-based contracting and value-driven source selection, prioritizing technical merit and past performance over cost alone. Mr. Squire’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic classifications. His approach prioritizes mission need and scientific excellence, with no formal preference for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other small business designations. This reflects a deliberate strategy to access the broadest possible talent pool in highly specialized technical fields where niche expertise is paramount. His primary procurement focus is exclusively under NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. He routinely procures services such as laboratory testing, computational modeling, prototype development, and scientific data analysis, requiring contractors with advanced technical credentials and specialized equipment. His expertise lies in managing complex, multi-year R&D efforts that demand rigorous scientific validation and regulatory compliance.