Seth T. Setterberg

Seth T. Setterberg serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex technical acquisitions across professional services and specialized manufacturing domains. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by aligning contracting actions with mission-critical needs in engineering, technical consulting, and communications equipment. His portfolio primarily consists of requirements for engineering services, professional technical support, and specialized manufacturing of measurement and control systems, often involving performance-based contracting and statement of work-driven solicitations. Setterberg ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficiency and innovation in the procurement lifecycle. His contractor relationships span a diverse base of firms, including mid-tier engineering consultancies, niche technology manufacturers, and general professional services providers. While no single vendor dominates his award profile, he consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering high-precision technical solutions under firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract structures. His working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated technical credibility, past performance in similar domains, and the ability to meet stringent quality and compliance standards. Setterberg exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports socioeconomic goals by reserving 8.3% of opportunities each for total small business set-asides and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a balanced commitment to both competition and inclusion. His contracting patterns demonstrate intentional use of FAR 19.5 provisions to foster small business participation without compromising acquisition agility. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with significant activity in 334220 (Broadcast Equipment Manufacturing) and 334519 (Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). He routinely procures technical systems requiring integration, calibration, and compliance with industry standards, indicating deep expertise in instrumentation, communications infrastructure, and systems engineering support.