Ann Marie Strandhagen

Ann Marie Strandhagen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting operational readiness through timely and effective contracting solutions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses maintenance, repair, and wholesale distribution services for commercial and industrial equipment, with a focus on delivering mission-critical support capabilities in a timely and cost-effective manner. Strandhagen routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, emphasizing streamlined acquisition processes that align with agency mission needs. Strandhagen collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including merchant wholesalers, repair service providers, and technical service contractors specializing in industrial machinery and household goods maintenance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established commercial suppliers with proven track records in equipment servicing and parts distribution. She engages with both large-capacity distributors and small business subcontractors, fostering partnerships grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and responsive customer service. Her approach prioritizes clear contract terms, robust performance metrics, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability. Strandhagen’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. While she does not currently utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions reflect a strong commitment to market-driven competition and value-based selection criteria. She actively promotes transparency and equitable access for all qualified vendors, ensuring that awards are based on technical merit, past performance, and commercial availability. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair, 423440 and 423690 for commercial equipment and electronic parts wholesale distribution, and 811490 for personal and household goods repair. Strandhagen specializes in procuring maintenance services, replacement components, and technical support for industrial, commercial, and institutional equipment, demonstrating deep familiarity with supply chain dynamics in the industrial maintenance sector.