Amanda K Zarko

Amanda K. Zarko serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her work supports critical defense and aerospace procurement missions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She routinely handles complex procurements for aircraft components and engineering services, coordinating with technical stakeholders to align contract terms with operational needs and performance standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and engineering firms specializing in aerospace systems. She works with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments and ensuring contractual performance meets technical and delivery requirements. Her approach emphasizes fairness, thorough documentation, and adherence to acquisition best practices. Amanda demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and value-driven sourcing. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 14.3% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency goals to promote economic opportunity and innovation among small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. Her procurement expertise is concentrated in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), where she sources specialized components such as avionics housings, flight control actuators, and support systems. She also engages NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) for technical design, systems integration, and compliance testing. This dual focus reflects deep domain knowledge in aerospace manufacturing and mission-critical engineering support, positioning her as a key player in sustaining national defense aviation capabilities.