Tony Bernard

Tony Bernard serves as the primary procurement lead for the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical digital infrastructure and technical support services. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aimed at modernizing agricultural data systems, enhancing cybersecurity posture, and sustaining operational technology platforms essential to policy implementation. His acquisitions focus on advanced computing services, software solutions, and specialized technical consulting, ensuring alignment with federal IT modernization priorities and agency-wide digital transformation goals. Bernard maintains strategic relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, partnering with firms that deliver integrated IT modernization, systems engineering, and facility support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, favoring contractors with proven expertise in federal compliance, cybersecurity frameworks, and agile delivery methodologies. He consistently engages with vendors capable of supporting complex, multi-year technical modernization initiatives across distributed federal environments. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with 40% of contracts set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5, while 60% remain open to all competitors. Though no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone dominate his portfolio, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small entities in technical and infrastructure support markets. Bernard’s primary NAICS focus includes 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), and 811114 (Specialized Automotive Repair), indicating procurement activities tied to specialized vehicle and equipment modernization for USDA field operations. His technical domain expertise spans defense-adjacent logistics systems, secure transportation infrastructure, and mission-critical maintenance services, reflecting a unique intersection of agricultural support and defense-related procurement practices.