Vaughn Oswald

Vaughn Oswald serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, supporting the secure and precise acquisition of specialized manufacturing, engineering, and printing services critical to U.S. currency production. Responsible for managing complex contracts for high-integrity industrial systems, he ensures the procurement of machinery, inks, and fabricated components that meet stringent federal security and durability standards. His acquisitions span advanced printing technologies, anti-counterfeiting material systems, and precision metal fabrication, all aligned with the Bureau’s mission to safeguard the nation’s currency infrastructure through technically rigorous and mission-critical sourcing. Oswald maintains longstanding relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including SICPA SECURINK CORP, NAKUPUNA SERVICES LLC, RUCHMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., SUNTIFF, LLC, and RIO TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC. These contractors provide niche capabilities in security ink formulation, precision printing equipment maintenance, and engineered metal components for currency presses. His procurement approach emphasizes deep technical alignment, consistent performance, and long-term vendor collaboration, often leveraging sole-source or limited-competition pathways where proprietary technology or national security requirements necessitate it. A strong advocate for small business participation, Oswald consistently structures approximately 40% of his acquisitions as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity among qualified vendors. While the majority of his portfolio remains open to full and open competition, his socioeconomic strategy prioritizes small business engagement without compromising technical fidelity or mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 323111 (Commercial Printing), 325910 (Printing Ink Manufacturing), 332999 (Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), and 322299 (Converted Paper Product Manufacturing). He specializes in sourcing high-security substrates, proprietary ink systems, and precision-engineered metal components used in currency presses, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of secure printing and anti-counterfeiting manufacturing.