Robert Soto

Robert Soto serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's mission. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a diverse range of vendors, though specific top-tier contractors are not currently identified in the available data. The agency demonstrates a preference for full and open competitions, with the majority of awards categorized as No Set-Aside. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of contracts designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller percentage allocated to HUBZone set-asides. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward technical instrumentation and precision manufacturing. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments, measuring and controlling devices, and equipment for testing electricity and electrical signals. Additionally, the portfolio includes the procurement of services for convention and trade show organization and instruments for controlling industrial process variables.