Sean L. Holder

Sean Holder serves as a Contract Administrator responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting transparency, competition, and efficiency in the procurement process. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services across diverse technical domains, including engineering, healthcare support, and facility services, with a strong emphasis on structured, well-documented contracting actions that align with agency mission objectives. Holder maintains collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors, including large professional services firms and small businesses across multiple industry sectors. He engages with vendors through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, fostering fair and open competition while ensuring performance standards are met. His working relationships are characterized by consistent communication, rigorous contract oversight, and a focus on delivering value through sound acquisition strategies and post-award management. His procurement patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with over one-third of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-eleventh allocated through 8(a) competed contracts. While the majority of his actions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand market access for disadvantaged and economically disadvantaged firms, aligning with federal small business participation mandates. Holder’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 722310 (Food Service Contractors), each representing a quarter of his activity, followed by 621511 (Medical Laboratories), 812332 (Industrial Launderers), and 541810 (Advertising Agencies). He routinely procures technical engineering support, institutional food services, clinical laboratory testing, commercial laundry operations, and marketing communications services, demonstrating specialized expertise in managing complex, service-based contracts across both public health and operational support domains.