Raymond W. Poplas

Raymond W. Poplas serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of food and bakery-related products for federal requirements. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning purchases with agency operational needs, primarily focusing on commercial food supply chains. His acquisitions typically involve sealed bidding and competitive negotiated procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with an emphasis on delivering consistent, high-quality baked goods and dairy products to federal facilities. He plays a critical role in maintaining supply chain integrity and ensuring timely delivery of perishable and non-perishable food items under strict quality and safety standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Raymond maintains a broad network of food manufacturers and wholesale distributors, particularly those capable of meeting federal food safety and labeling requirements. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven capacity to scale production and adhere to federal specifications. He engages vendors through multiple award task order contracts and blanket purchase agreements to ensure continuity of supply and efficient order fulfillment across geographically dispersed locations. Raymond’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside procurements at 93.5%, reflecting a primary focus on commercial off-the-shelf food products where broad competition is feasible. However, he consistently allocates approximately 6.5% of his portfolio to small business set-asides, including HUBZone and 8(a) programs, demonstrating a measured commitment to socioeconomic objectives without compromising operational readiness or supply reliability. His expertise centers on NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), which accounts for over 80% of his acquisitions, alongside significant activity in flour milling (311211) and fluid milk manufacturing (311511). He routinely procures bulk breads, pastries, baked goods, and dairy products for federal dining facilities, military installations, and other institutional feeding programs. His technical domain expertise lies in food production standards, shelf-life management, and cold-chain logistics, ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations across all awarded contracts.