Robert Cowins

Robert Cowins serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as a primary point of contact for procurement activities. In this role, he is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with the agency's operational mission and regulatory requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations accounting for the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a notable percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides, as well as limited activity involving Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His procurement activity is heavily concentrated in technical and scientific domains. The primary area of focus is Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, representing the largest portion of his NAICS activity. Additionally, his expertise extends to the procurement of other computer-related services, software publishing, and research and development within the physical, engineering, and life sciences. He also manages acquisitions for the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment.