Brigitte R. Huffin

Brigitte R. Huffin serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through 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 technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts, with a strong emphasis on laboratory instrumentation, industrial gas systems, and analytical testing services. Huffin’s work supports the acquisition of high-precision equipment and technical support solutions essential to scientific and industrial operations, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and source selection methodologies. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Huffin maintains consistent relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-tier suppliers and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contract compliance, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. She frequently engages with firms possessing relevant industry certifications and technical capabilities to ensure deliverables meet stringent quality and regulatory standards. Huffin demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 29% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides as the second-most utilized tool, followed by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and promote equitable access to federal opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), indicating deep expertise in scientific instrumentation, calibration services, and laboratory support systems. Additional emphasis on industrial gas manufacturing (325120) and other computer-related services (541519) underscores her technical acumen in procuring mission-critical hardware and specialized IT-enabled solutions for regulated environments.