Steven Hooper

Steven Hooper serves as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing the acquisition and lifecycle management of specialized irradiation apparatus systems. In this role, he leads the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts for advanced radiation-emitting equipment used in industrial, medical, and research applications. His procurement activities are central to ensuring the agency’s technical capabilities align with national standards for safety, precision, and regulatory compliance. Hooper manages full-cycle acquisitions—from market research and requirement definition to contract administration—typically handling complex, high-precision capital equipment procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Hooper’s contractor relationships are focused on manufacturers and engineering firms with proven expertise in irradiation technology design and certification. He engages primarily with specialized industrial suppliers capable of delivering custom-engineered irradiation systems, including those with ISO 13485 and NRC regulatory experience. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his acquisitions consistently require vendors with deep domain knowledge in radiation shielding, dosimetry calibration, and fail-safe control systems. His working relationships emphasize technical competence, quality assurance, and long-term service support over price alone. Hooper’s procurement patterns reflect a strict preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. He does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on technical capability and regulatory compliance as the primary selection criteria. This approach underscores a mission-driven emphasis on performance and safety over socioeconomic preferences, though small businesses are not excluded—they must meet the same stringent technical benchmarks as larger firms. His primary NAICS focus is 334517—Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in the procurement of gamma, electron beam, and X-ray irradiation systems. He procures turnkey radiation equipment for sterilization, material modification, and non-destructive testing applications, requiring vendors with expertise in radiation source integration, shielding design, and compliance with ANSI and IEC standards. Hooper’s technical domain expertise lies in the intersection of nuclear engineering, industrial safety, and regulatory certification frameworks.