Angela Carey

Angela Carey serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Acquisition and Supply Chain Management, where she oversees the acquisition of advanced analytical instrumentation and laboratory support services critical to the nation’s meat, poultry, and egg product safety programs. Her role centers on securing cutting-edge diagnostic equipment, data analytics platforms, and precision testing consumables to enable real-time detection of biological and chemical hazards in the food supply chain. She manages the full lifecycle of complex scientific procurement actions, from market research and requirements definition to contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with FSIS’s science-driven mission and federal acquisition regulations. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Carey’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments and specialized service providers in electronic equipment maintenance. She works closely with vendors capable of delivering FDA-recognized, ISO-certified, and GMP-compliant technologies, often requiring technical validation and calibration support. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost efficiency, fostering partnerships with firms possessing deep expertise in food safety diagnostics and laboratory automation. Carey’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 95% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 5% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising technical requirements. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, prioritizing capability and compliance over socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her specialization in high-precision mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and pathogen detection platforms. She also procures related services under NAICS 811210 for calibration and maintenance of sensitive equipment, ensuring continuous operational readiness of mission-critical lab infrastructure.