Wade Wargo

Wade Wargo serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific and technical services, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. He oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—focusing primarily on research and development initiatives and specialized consulting services. His role is central to advancing agency objectives through strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and compliance with FAR and agency-specific policies. Wargo typically handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements for high-technical-demand projects requiring specialized expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Wargo’s contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad base of qualified vendors specializing in R&D and technical consulting, including both large primes and niche firms with domain-specific capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently selects vendors based on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with solicitation requirements. His approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering innovative, evidence-based solutions under tight performance timelines and rigorous quality controls. Wargo’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most technically capable offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than prioritizing 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. While small business participation is not structurally mandated in his portfolio, he remains compliant with all applicable small business goals and may include subcontracting opportunities as part of larger contract performance plans. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as NAICS 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. He routinely procures services such as laboratory testing, data analysis, engineering design, clinical research support, and technology development, requiring deep domain knowledge in STEM fields and adherence to rigorous scientific and regulatory standards.