Amarilis Cartagena

Amarilis Cartagena serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely and efficient contracting solutions. She primarily handles complex service and equipment acquisitions in technical domains requiring specialized scientific and engineering expertise, often involving research protocols, clinical instrumentation, and advanced medical technologies. Her work supports the agency’s broader mission to deliver innovative, high-integrity solutions through disciplined, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Cartagena cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established prime contractors and niche suppliers with deep domain knowledge in physical sciences and medical device manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms capable of delivering high-precision instrumentation, laboratory support services, and engineered systems that meet stringent regulatory and performance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and technical rigor. Her procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with mission needs that require specialized expertise not always available within small business pools. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting decisions remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic statutes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, where she procures laboratory equipment, data analysis systems, and scientific consulting services. She also frequently acquires electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus under NAICS 334510, including diagnostic and therapeutic devices requiring FDA alignment and clinical validation. Her technical expertise spans biomedical engineering, laboratory automation, and regulated medical device procurement, positioning her as a specialist in science-driven, high-compliance acquisitions.