Malik Simone

Malik Simone serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex construction, training, and IT services contracts. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through transparent, competitive, and efficient contracting practices. His portfolio primarily involves soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition supplemented by targeted socioeconomic set-asides. He works closely with program managers, legal counsel, and technical evaluators to align acquisition strategies with operational needs and fiscal constraints. While specific contractor names are not available, Malik consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and general contractors with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional construction. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach—favoring competitive bidding while fostering long-term vendor relationships built on performance, compliance, and responsiveness. He prioritizes vendors capable of delivering high-quality services under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types, often leveraging past performance data and source selection criteria to ensure accountability. Malik demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly two-thirds of his awards directed toward small business set-asides. His profile shows a pronounced preference for 8(a) competed contracts (33.3%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (22.2%), reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses. He actively promotes fair competition among eligible socioeconomically disadvantaged firms while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards to ensure value and performance. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), where he manages facility upgrades and new construction projects. He also frequently procures professional training services (611430) and computer systems design services (541512), indicating expertise in both physical infrastructure and workforce development initiatives. His technical domain knowledge spans construction management, instructional design, and IT systems integration, positioning him as a strategic procurement leader in multidisciplinary acquisitions.