Shane Manuel

Shane Manuel serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of Defense, specifically operating under the FA8823 Sustainment Mcpnt Ssc/pkl organization. In this capacity, he is responsible for the administration and execution of procurement actions that support the agency's sustainment mission. His role involves managing the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and coordinating the procurement of critical technical assets and services necessary to maintain operational readiness for the Department of Defense. The agency landscape in which Shane operates is characterized by high-value acquisitions from major aerospace and defense primes. Vendors active at this agency include Orbital Sciences Corp, Lockheed Martin, and SpaceX, as well as Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems. Other significant contractors frequently utilized by the office include Kratos Technology & Training Solutions and LinQuest Corporation. These partnerships indicate that the agency focuses heavily on large-scale systems integration and advanced technological capabilities to meet its sustainment objectives. Regarding socioeconomic contracting patterns, the current procurement data indicates a heavy reliance on full and open competitions. There is a notable absence of set-aside preferences, with no set-aside designations currently reflected in the procurement patterns. This suggests a strategic focus on utilizing the broadest possible industrial base to secure highly specialized capabilities, prioritizing technical capacity and established infrastructure over specific small business socioeconomic categories for these particular requirements. Shane’s procurement focus is concentrated within highly technical industrial sectors. His primary NAICS specializations include Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, which accounts for the majority of his focus areas. Additionally, he manages acquisitions related to Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. This technical domain expertise suggests a specialization in the procurement of sophisticated communication hardware, wireless systems, and advanced engineering research, aligning his portfolio with the complex sustainment needs of the Department of Defense.