Steve Musteric

Steve Musteric serves as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of technical acquisitions within a federal organization focused on scientific and engineering innovation. He plays a pivotal role in translating mission needs into solicitation requirements, evaluating proposals, and managing contract performance for complex research and systems development efforts. His work directly supports the agency’s objective to advance technical capabilities through strategic sourcing, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while fostering innovation and accountability across contract execution. Musteric collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in scientific research and computer systems design, maintaining professional, performance-driven relationships grounded in clear deliverables and technical rigor. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages firms with demonstrated expertise in physical and engineering sciences, as well as those capable of delivering custom software solutions and data-intensive system architectures. His procurement approach emphasizes merit-based selection, technical feasibility, and long-term sustainment capability over short-term cost savings. His contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. He does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical alignment and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains compliant with all small business participation goals as required by law. Musteric’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, including laboratory automation, sensor development, and experimental design services. He also regularly procures NAICS 541512 services, such as custom software development, systems integration, and data analytics platforms. His domain expertise centers on mission-critical technical projects requiring multidisciplinary teams, rigorous validation protocols, and scalable infrastructure solutions.