Annette Wright

Annette Wright serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) under the Department of Health and Human Services, supporting national readiness for public health emergencies. She manages acquisition activities focused on securing critical medical countermeasures, diagnostic tools, and emergency response infrastructure. Her work directly enables ASPR’s mission to ensure rapid deployment of life-saving resources during biological, chemical, radiological, and pandemic threats. Wright typically handles complex, time-sensitive procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 17 authorities, often involving urgent requirement fulfillment through single-source or competitive negotiated contracts to meet operational readiness timelines. Her contractor relationships center on medical supply wholesalers, surgical equipment manufacturers, and specialized logistics providers. She consistently engages with vendors holding expertise in medical device distribution, sterilization-ready supplies, and emergency transport systems, fostering partnerships with both large-tier suppliers and niche manufacturers capable of scaling production under crisis conditions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her pattern reflects a preference for suppliers with proven track records in federal medical surge response and FDA-regulated product compliance. Wright’s contracting approach prioritizes broad market access, with 96.1% of awards issued as open competitions and only 3.9% designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing competition and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains committed to incorporating qualified small businesses where capabilities align with mission-critical needs. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 423450 for medical equipment wholesale distribution, followed by manufacturing sectors including surgical instruments (339112) and medical supplies (339113). She specializes in acquiring high-demand items such as PPE, ventilator components, diagnostic kits, and emergency medical transport systems, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with FDA classification standards and supply chain continuity protocols essential to national preparedness.