Raymond J. Staniewski

Raymond J. Staniewski serves as a Contract Specialist (Contractor), supporting federal procurement operations with a focus on professional and technical services acquisitions. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements validation and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. His expertise lies in structuring competitive procurements for complex, non-standard services, often involving specialized consulting and technical support. Staniewski plays a critical part in translating agency needs into enforceable contractual terms that promote efficiency, accountability, and value. His contractor relationships are primarily with firms offering professional, scientific, and technical services, including management consultants, independent analysts, and specialized service providers. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages a diverse pool of vendors, ranging from large professional services firms to small, niche consultancies. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition and performance-based contracting, fostering transparent vendor engagement and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals. Staniewski demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 88.1% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, with nearly 10% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 2.4% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. This pattern reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), indicating deep engagement with advisory, analytical, and operational support functions. He frequently procures services such as policy analysis, process optimization, logistics consulting, and technical research, reflecting expertise in high-skill, knowledge-based domains that require specialized subject matter proficiency and flexible contractual frameworks.