Robert W. Koplos

Robert W. Koplos serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements within a federal agency focused on advanced telecommunications and technical services. He ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing competitive solicitations that align with mission-critical technology needs. His portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, satellite communications infrastructure, and scientific consulting engagements, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, statement of work development, and source selection procedures. Koplos plays a pivotal role in translating agency requirements into enforceable contract instruments that deliver high-value, secure, and scalable solutions. While specific contractor names are not available, Koplos routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in satellite telecommunications, computer systems design, and technical consulting services. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition and technical evaluation, fostering partnerships with both large primes and specialized small businesses capable of delivering innovative, mission-aligned solutions. He maintains a rigorous focus on contractual clarity, risk mitigation, and performance accountability across all awarded contracts. Koplos demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that prioritize technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic classifications. While he does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his processes remain fully compliant with all applicable small business programs, ensuring equitable access for qualified vendors. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). He routinely procures end-to-end IT infrastructure, network integration, data analytics platforms, and specialized engineering consulting services, demonstrating expertise in high-technology domains requiring rigorous security, scalability, and interoperability standards.