Sevag Kasparian

Sevag Kasparian serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning contracting actions with agency mission objectives. He specializes in complex, non-construction services requiring technical expertise, particularly in scientific research, engineering, and information technology domains. His role involves drafting solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, conducting source selection, and administering contracts to deliver high-value professional services in support of federal operational needs. Kasparian operates within a framework that prioritizes regulatory rigor, market research, and strategic sourcing to achieve optimal outcomes. Kasparian engages with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily professional services firms offering specialized technical expertise in research, development, and custom software solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently works with firms possessing deep domain knowledge in biotechnology, physical sciences, and computer programming services. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and performance-based acquisition methods to ensure accountability and value delivery. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with federal standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 86.7% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions, indicating a focus on broad market access and best-value selection. However, he actively supports small business participation, dedicating 13.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic goals, without reliance on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Kasparian’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in biotechnology research (541714), physical and life sciences R&D (541712), and custom computer programming (541511). He procures services including laboratory research, data analysis, software development, and technical consulting, requiring deep subject matter expertise and often involving complex deliverables governed by technical specifications and performance standards.