Zeyad I Qishawi

Zeyad I. Qishawi serves as a Procurement Supervisor responsible for overseeing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of goods and services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and agency mission objectives. In this role, he manages the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts across multiple functional domains, with a focus on efficient, transparent, and compliant procurement practices. His work supports operational readiness by securing essential services and supplies critical to organizational functionality, often coordinating with internal stakeholders to align acquisitions with strategic priorities and budgetary constraints. While specific contractor relationships are not currently documented, Mr. Qishawi’s procurement patterns indicate a broad vendor engagement strategy, working with both large-capacity providers and small businesses across varied industries. His approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, fair and open competition, and adherence to FAR guidelines, fostering a procurement environment grounded in integrity and accountability. He routinely engages with vendors through sealed bid and request for proposal mechanisms, ensuring robust market research and source selection processes. Mr. Qishawi demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 93.5% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on maximizing competition and value. However, he maintains a consistent 6.5% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate, though modest, commitment to small business participation without reliance on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers), reflecting expertise in health insurance and related administrative services. He also regularly procures janitorial services, wireless telecommunications, textile bag manufacturing, and nursery/tree production, showcasing a cross-sector procurement profile that blends administrative, logistical, and specialized operational needs. His domain expertise spans both commercial and public-sector service delivery models, with a keen understanding of the unique requirements of each industry segment.