Brenda I. Mena

Brenda I. Mena serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on laboratory testing, research and development, and specialized support services. Mena’s work supports the efficient and transparent execution of government contracts, balancing regulatory rigor with operational flexibility to meet agency needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Mena maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning small businesses, technical service providers, and specialized service contractors. She routinely engages with firms offering analytical testing, biotechnology research, and physical sciences R&D services, as well as niche providers in locksmithing and facility security support. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, yet she actively fosters relationships with small business contractors to ensure diverse participation across the supply base. Mena demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-quarter of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Of these, the majority are Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) procurements. Her approach aligns with federal goals to expand opportunities for veteran-owned and small businesses, consistently prioritizing these categories while maintaining compliance with competitive procedures. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair), 541714 (Biotechnology R&D), and 541715 (Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences R&D). These domains reflect her expertise in procuring technical, scientific, and security-related services, positioning her as a key liaison between government agencies and specialized service providers in high-precision, compliance-driven fields.