Robert W Niedzwiecki

Robert L. Niedzwiercki serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s Procurement and Acquisition Management Branch at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supporting the modernization of digital infrastructure and mission-critical information systems. He manages a diverse portfolio of technical acquisitions focused on custom software development, data processing services, and cybersecurity infrastructure to enable data-driven agricultural policy execution. His work ensures the agency’s operational systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with federal IT modernization priorities, frequently engaging in complex service-based contracting under FAR and FAR Part 37 guidelines. Niedzwiercki maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, primarily for IT modernization, systems integration, and facility support services. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging performance-based service contracts and task-order mechanisms under GWACs and IDIQs. He prioritizes technical proficiency and past performance in vendor selection, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions in dynamic federal environments. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. However, he maintains a targeted commitment to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, consistently awarding approximately 6.7% of contracts under this category, demonstrating alignment with federal small business goals while prioritizing mission needs. Niedzwiercki’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), 511210 (Software Publishers), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, data analytics platforms, and technical consulting. He regularly procures cloud-enabled computing infrastructure, cybersecurity services, and systems integration solutions to sustain the USDA’s digital ecosystem, ensuring compliance with NIST standards and federal information security mandates.