Arlene A. Blade

Arlene A. Blade serves as a Contracting Officer, managing the acquisition process and overseeing the procurement of goods and services to support the agency's operational mission. In this capacity, she is responsible for the administration of contracts and ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Ms. Blade demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant preference for set-aside contracts. Her procurement patterns show a heavy emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides, which together account for the vast majority of her contracting activity. Her technical procurement focus is primarily centered on the manufacturing of pharmaceutical preparations, surgical appliances, and supplies. Additionally, her portfolio includes the acquisition of air and gas compressor manufacturing and the rental and leasing of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment.