Ryan S. Kaufman

Ryan S. Kaufman serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of professional and technical services acquisitions. He plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-value advisory and operational support services. His work centers on securing expert capabilities in management consulting, public relations, systems design, and administrative support, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and strategic operational needs. Kaufman’s acquisitions are typically complex, requirements-driven procurements requiring detailed statement of work development and rigorous source selection processes. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Kaufman consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large professional services firms and small businesses offering specialized expertise in technical and administrative domains. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market opportunities, with a structured approach to evaluating vendor qualifications, past performance, and technical approach. He fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in compliance, transparency, and performance accountability, ensuring service delivery meets mission-critical standards. Kaufman demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with 20% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for total small businesses under FAR 19.5. Although no other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are prominently reflected, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access and promote economic opportunity. His procurement practices align with federal goals to increase small business contracting while maintaining competition and value. His primary focus areas include NAICS 541990 (other professional services), 541611 (management consulting), 541820 (public relations), 561410 (document preparation), and 541512 (computer systems design). He procures a wide array of services including strategic planning, communications support, data management, and IT system implementation, reflecting deep expertise in both administrative and technical service domains. Kaufman’s work ensures the agency accesses cutting-edge capabilities while upholding fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.