Arlene T Belindo

Arlene T. Belindo serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential healthcare-related goods and services in a timely, transparent, and legally sound manner. Her portfolio primarily encompasses medical and surgical equipment, outpatient clinical services, and diagnostic healthcare infrastructure, requiring a nuanced understanding of both technical specifications and regulatory frameworks governing healthcare procurement. While specific contractor names are not available, Belindo maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, engaging with both large-capability suppliers and small businesses to meet diverse operational needs. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation practices and clear performance metrics, fostering reliable partnerships with vendors capable of delivering high-quality medical products and specialized health services under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract types. Belindo demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 42.9% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses without further socioeconomic subcategories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her pattern suggests a preference for broad-based small business participation, prioritizing size standards over specific certifications to maximize competition and innovation within the small business community. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 622310 (Specialty Hospitals), with additional activity in outpatient mental health (621420), diagnostic imaging (621512), and miscellaneous health practitioner offices (621399). This specialization indicates deep domain expertise in procuring clinical equipment, facility-based care services, and ambulatory health infrastructure, requiring familiarity with FDA-regulated devices and healthcare delivery standards.