Steven Paradis

Steven Paradis serves as an Acquisition Specialist, managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of critical supplies and services. In this role, he is responsible for executing the agency's procurement mission by facilitating the purchase of specialized industrial components and technical services. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the vast majority of acquisitions. There is a limited focus on small business participation, with a small percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a minimal portion allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. His industry focus is primarily centered on specialized manufacturing. The highest concentration of procurement activity is within the manufacturing of gaskets, packing, and sealing devices. Additionally, he manages acquisitions for hardware manufacturing, including bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers, as well as dental equipment and supplies. His technical domain expertise also extends to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.