Samir

Samir Wali serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, supporting the secure and precise acquisition of industrial machinery and specialized manufacturing services essential to U.S. currency production. Responsible for managing complex contracts under FAR Part 15, he ensures the procurement of high-precision equipment and engineering solutions that uphold the integrity, durability, and anti-counterfeiting standards of federal currency. His acquisitions primarily focus on advanced printing systems, ink formulation technologies, and maintenance services for high-speed engraving and security printing machinery, aligning directly with the agency’s mission to safeguard the nation’s monetary infrastructure. Wali maintains longstanding relationships with specialized vendors including SICPA SECURINK CORP, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC, all of which provide niche capabilities in security printing systems, precision engineering, and industrial maintenance. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established technical partners with proven expertise in high-security manufacturing environments, often engaging vendors through competitive negotiated procurements to ensure technical compliance and supply chain resilience. While the majority of his acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements, Wali consistently allocates approximately 18% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising technical rigor. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to expand vendor diversity within the specialized industrial manufacturing sector. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 333244—Printing Machinery Manufacturing—reflecting deep expertise in acquiring offset, intaglio, and security printing equipment, as well as related components such as ink delivery systems and precision calibration tools. He also engages NAICS 333248 for complementary industrial machinery, ensuring the Bureau maintains cutting-edge, mission-critical manufacturing capabilities.