Randall Tiqui

Randall Tiqui serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering high-value scientific, engineering, and analytical services. His portfolio primarily encompasses research and development contracts, laboratory instrumentation, and management consulting services, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous source selection processes. Tiqui’s work ensures that acquisitions align with statutory mandates, performance objectives, and fiscal accountability standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Tiqui maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized R&D and analytical solutions. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, full-and-open solicitations, with targeted use of set-asides to foster innovation and market diversity. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and acquisition planners to ensure solicitation language accurately reflects mission needs and encourages responsive, capable proposals. Tiqui demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 15.4% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Although the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as full-and-open competitions, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising competition or mission outcomes. His socioeconomic contracting approach prioritizes inclusivity while maintaining performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences R&D) and 541714 (Biotechnology R&D), reflecting a specialization in scientific innovation and advanced research. He also procures analytical laboratory instruments under NAICS 334516 and 334519, as well as management consulting services under 541611. This technical domain expertise enables him to effectively evaluate complex proposals involving novel methodologies, instrumentation, and scientific deliverables.