Berlinda Stills

Berlinda Stills serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, overseeing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions to support critical federal acquisition objectives. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), coordinates interdepartmental requirements, and provides strategic guidance to junior contracting staff. Her portfolio primarily encompasses capital equipment and precision manufacturing procurements, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications for machine tool systems and fabricated metal components. She plays a pivotal role in aligning acquisition strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware while upholding integrity, transparency, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Berlinda maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of manufacturers and fabricators capable of meeting stringent engineering standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor qualification through technical evaluations, past performance reviews, and capability assessments, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate reliability, quality control, and on-time delivery. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure competitive, well-defined requirements that attract qualified bidders. Berlinda demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 75% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on broad market access and technical merit. However, she consistently reserves 25% of her contracting activity for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, underscoring a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small manufacturers. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize small business participation without compromising technical rigor, ensuring that qualified small firms can compete on a level playing field. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in precision machining, metal fabrication, and industrial equipment procurement. She specializes in acquiring CNC machines, tooling systems, custom metal components, and related assemblies used in defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing applications, demonstrating a strong command of technical requirements and engineering specifications within these domains.