Bailey Deason

The majority of procurement activity within this office is conducted through full and open competitions, with no set-aside preferences utilized for approximately 90.2% of acquisitions. There is a limited focus on small business participation, with total small business set-asides accounting for 9.8% of the procurement landscape. The agency's technical procurement focus is heavily weighted toward specialized industrial and engineering requirements. Primary areas of activity include engineering services, industrial valve manufacturing, and air and gas compressor manufacturing. Additionally, the office procures analytical laboratory instruments and cutting tool and machine tool accessories.