Walter A. Blaney

Walter A. Blaney serves as a Senior Contract Specialist (CTR), playing a pivotal role in the acquisition and management of educational and support services contracts. His expertise lies in structuring and administering complex procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and agency mission objectives. He routinely handles solicitations for training, curriculum development, and administrative support services, often coordinating with program managers to align contracting strategies with operational needs. Blaney’s work supports the delivery of critical non-traditional education and institutional support functions, making him a key contributor to the agency’s broader workforce development and capacity-building goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Blaney maintains a consistent procurement pattern characterized by engagement with small businesses and specialized service providers. He fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering technical training, educational program support, and operational services, often working with firms that possess niche expertise in adult learning systems and institutional management. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and service quality. Blaney demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 45% of his awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable 9.1% allocation to Women-Owned Small Businesses. His preference for total small business set-asides over other socioeconomic categories reflects a strategic focus on broad-based small business participation rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. This pattern underscores his dedication to expanding market access for small, capable vendors in the education and support services sectors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), indicating deep involvement in non-degree vocational and technical training programs, and NAICS 561990 (All Other Support Services), which encompasses a range of administrative, logistical, and operational support functions. Blaney’s domain expertise lies in acquiring curriculum design, instructor services, learning management systems, and institutional support solutions, positioning him as a specialist in workforce development and educational infrastructure contracting.