Shane D Dering

Shane D. Dering serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. He ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract actions with agency mission needs. His portfolio primarily involves non-defense, service-based procurements requiring careful evaluation of vendor capabilities, performance metrics, and regulatory adherence. Dering handles a mix of simplified acquisitions and negotiated contracts, often involving complex service delivery requirements across diverse industry sectors. Dering maintains professional relationships with a broad range of vendors, including small businesses and mid-tier contractors specializing in niche industrial and service markets. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering specialized laundry, construction materials distribution, port operations, and industrial machinery services. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, competitive bidding, and performance accountability, ensuring value and reliability in service delivery. Dering’s contracting activity is exclusively classified as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a preference for full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. This approach reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition among qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic programs, his process remains fully compliant with FAR requirements and emphasizes merit-based selection based on technical capability and past performance. His primary procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories: Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320), Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers (423390), Curtain and Linen Mills (314120), Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), and Port and Harbor Operations (488310). These reflect deep expertise in logistical support services, industrial equipment procurement, and facility-related maintenance operations, demonstrating a specialized understanding of supply chain dynamics and service-based federal contracting.