Samantha R. Tober

Samantha R. Tober serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technology and specialized manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s contracting strategy by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning purchases with operational needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology hardware, peripheral equipment, and niche industrial products, requiring a deep understanding of technical specifications and supply chain dynamics. Tober’s work supports mission-critical infrastructure through timely and compliant contract awards, emphasizing value, performance, and regulatory adherence. Her contractor relationships are diverse, with engagements spanning large-scale manufacturers of computer and audiovisual equipment as well as specialized service providers in electronics repair and textile product manufacturing. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently collaborates with both prime contractors and tiered subcontractors to meet technical requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, fostering transparent, results-driven vendor partnerships grounded in FAR compliance and risk mitigation. Tober demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 13% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission readiness or technical standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111), and Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), indicating expertise in procuring computing hardware and multimedia systems. She also engages with niche markets such as miscellaneous textile product mills and specialized repair services, showcasing a broad technical acumen across both high-tech and industrial supply chains.