Zachary E. Eaton

Zachary E. Eaton serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across critical infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. His role centers on executing full lifecycle contracting actions in alignment with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, competition, and mission alignment. He routinely handles solicitations for high-value industrial and construction-related services, coordinating with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and award contracts that meet operational and strategic objectives. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize and maintain essential transportation and manufacturing capabilities through disciplined, transparent procurement practices. Eaton cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in truck trailer manufacturing, civil engineering, and facilities support services. He engages both large industry leaders and small business concerns, fostering competitive bidding environments while encouraging subcontracting opportunities. His approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, promoting accountability and quality outcomes. He maintains an open, structured dialogue with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research initiatives to ensure requirements are realistic and achievable. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Eaton consistently prioritizes small business participation, with half of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively utilizes 8(a) competed contracts to promote disadvantaged business enterprise growth, while maintaining a balanced 25% non-set-aside portfolio to ensure broad competition. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned firms without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 561210 (Facilities Support Services). He procures specialized vehicles, heavy civil infrastructure, and integrated facility management solutions, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, safety standards, and lifecycle maintenance requirements in these domains.