Steven C Collum

Steven C. Collum serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of technical and support services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating efficient and transparent contract award processes. His portfolio primarily encompasses procurement activities related to electrical components, educational support services, and specialized manufacturing, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical specifications, source selection criteria, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Collum plays a critical role in aligning acquisition outcomes with agency mission objectives, ensuring that procurements meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements while upholding statutory and regulatory obligations. Collum maintains professional relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including manufacturers of electrical wiring devices, telephone apparatus, and window coverings, as well as educational support service providers. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear statement of work development, and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized, high-integrity products and services under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Collum’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on market-driven competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. His approach prioritizes value, capability, and compliance over targeted socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency-wide mandates for broad market access. His primary NAICS focus areas include 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing), 611710 (Educational Support Services), 335999 (Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing), 334210 (Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing), and 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing). This specialization demonstrates deep expertise in procuring technical hardware, educational infrastructure support, and precision-manufactured electrical components, requiring familiarity with industry standards, testing protocols, and supply chain reliability.