Arlie L Lindsey

Arlie Lindsey serves as a Contract Specialist, performing essential procurement functions to support the agency's mission through the administration of various acquisition requirements. In this role, they are responsible for managing the contracting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and facilitating the procurement of goods and services necessary for agency operations. The agency demonstrates a significant focus on socioeconomic contracting, with a notable commitment to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for 12.5% of their procurement activity. Additionally, the agency utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 for 6.3% of its requirements, reflecting a structured approach to integrating small business participation into the federal supply chain. The procurement landscape is heavily concentrated within the medical and scientific manufacturing sectors. The agency’s requirements frequently fall under NAICS codes related to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, as well as surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Furthermore, there is a technical emphasis on analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, alongside specialized requirements for industrial machinery and cut and sew apparel contracting.