Steve Bauer

Steve Bauer serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for specialized medical and aerospace-related equipment. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while facilitating timely, cost-effective procurements that support mission-critical operational needs. His work centers on negotiating terms, evaluating vendor proposals, and ensuring contractual alignment with technical specifications and regulatory requirements. He typically handles complex solicitations under FAR Part 15, focusing on sealed bidding and negotiated contracts for high-precision goods requiring stringent quality controls and supply chain traceability. While specific contractor names are not available, Bauer consistently engages with manufacturers possessing ISO 13485 and AS9100 certifications, particularly those with established track records in regulated environments. His working relationships emphasize long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based contracting, and post-award oversight to ensure product conformity and delivery reliability. He prioritizes vendors capable of meeting stringent technical documentation requirements and maintaining robust quality assurance systems. Bauer’s procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 90% of awards conducted under full and open competition. However, he actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating 10% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate, though modest, commitment to fostering competition among small manufacturers without compromising acquisition efficiency or technical integrity. His primary procurement focus lies in surgical appliance and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 339113 and 339112), where he acquires sterile, single-use devices and precision surgical tools. He also procures auxiliary aircraft components (NAICS 336413) and specialized fabricated metal products (NAICS 332999), demonstrating expertise in high-reliability, low-volume manufacturing domains. His technical domain knowledge spans medical device design standards, aerospace material specifications, and regulatory compliance frameworks including FDA QSR and DO-160.