Wayne A Oliver

Wayne A. Oliver serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions within the food manufacturing sector. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while executing competitive procurements that meet agency operational needs. His portfolio primarily encompasses the acquisition of dairy and baked goods products, requiring deep familiarity with food safety standards, supply chain logistics, and quality control requirements. Oliver handles both sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, often utilizing simplified acquisition procedures for lower-value requirements and full and open competition for larger procurements. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Oliver consistently engages with a broad base of manufacturers specializing in dairy processing and baked goods, including both large-scale producers and small business suppliers. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for direct manufacturer sourcing, minimizing intermediaries to ensure product integrity and cost efficiency. He maintains professional vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and post-award performance evaluations, fostering transparent and accountable contracting practices. Oliver’s set-aside profile reveals a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 97.1% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, with 2.9% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. This indicates a measured, compliance-driven approach to socioeconomic contracting, prioritizing market competition while ensuring eligible small businesses have access to opportunities when appropriate. His technical expertise centers on NAICS codes 311513 (Cheese Manufacturing) and 311514 (Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing), which together account for over 80% of his procurement activity. He also regularly acquires breakfast cereals, cookies, crackers, and frozen specialty foods. Oliver’s domain knowledge includes food formulation standards, shelf-life requirements, and packaging specifications, positioning him as a subject matter expert in the procurement of shelf-stable and refrigerated food commodities for federal use.