Preston Millikan

Preston Millikan serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for professional services across federal programs. In this role, he ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and socioeconomic contracting. His portfolio primarily encompasses training, management consulting, and administrative support services, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based acquisition methods and statement of work development. Millikan works closely with program managers and legal counsel to structure solicitations that balance operational needs with regulatory requirements, ensuring transparent and defensible award decisions. While specific contractor names are not available, Millikan maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with small businesses, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. His contracting approach emphasizes fair competition and vendor diversity, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality professional services. He routinely collaborates with contractors who demonstrate strong past performance, financial stability, and compliance with reporting obligations under FAR Part 42 and Part 19. Millikan demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 63% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 9.1% are awarded through 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. His procurement patterns prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising competition, consistently aligning with federal mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in management consulting (541611 and 541618) and administrative support services (561110). He regularly acquires instructional design, organizational development, and operational efficiency services, indicating expertise in human capital and process improvement domains. Millikan’s work supports agency capacity-building through targeted, performance-driven contracts that enhance workforce effectiveness and institutional resilience.