Anita R. Shirleson

Anita Pat P. Shirleson serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support mission-critical health and administrative services. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, coordinates interdepartmental requirements, and mentors junior contracting personnel to uphold integrity and efficiency in procurement operations. Her portfolio centers on professional services contracts, particularly those involving healthcare delivery support, management consulting, and facilities operations, requiring nuanced evaluation of technical proposals, cost realism, and performance-based outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Shirleson’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of service providers, including both large professional services firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized health and administrative support. Her approach emphasizes competitive solicitation strategies, clear statement of work development, and performance metrics aligned with federal outcomes, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Shirleson’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though it does not preclude small business participation—she routinely evaluates bids from all categories under full and open competition, ensuring fairness while prioritizing value and capability. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 621399 (Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners) and 621111 (Offices of Physicians), reflecting deep expertise in procuring clinical support services and physician staffing solutions. She also regularly acquires administrative management consulting (541611) and facilities support services (561210), demonstrating proficiency in integrating operational efficiency with healthcare delivery infrastructure. Her technical domain spans healthcare administration, clinical operations support, and organizational performance management, making her a key steward of mission-critical professional services procurement.