Steven Gagnon

Steven Gagnon serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and scientific capabilities. His portfolio primarily consists of complex service-based contracts requiring technical oversight and strategic sourcing, particularly in high-demand research and information technology domains. Gagnon works closely with program managers, legal counsel, and acquisition teams to align contracting actions with agency objectives and regulatory frameworks. Gagnon maintains a broad network of vendor relationships across the federal contractor ecosystem, engaging with both large primes and niche specialty firms that deliver advanced technical services. While no single contractor dominates his award history, he consistently partners with firms possessing deep expertise in scientific R&D, software development, and data analytics. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and rigorous contractor performance evaluations to ensure accountability and mission success. Gagnon’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competitions, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though he remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals and actively considers qualified small businesses within open solicitations. His primary procurement focus lies in three key NAICS categories: 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 511210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services). He routinely acquires specialized scientific research support, custom software solutions, cloud-based data systems, and analytical services, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains spanning engineering, computational science, and digital infrastructure.