Caitlin Savina

Caitlin Savina serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific, technical, and analytical instrument domains. She plays a pivotal role in aligning agency needs with market capabilities, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting competitive contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of services and equipment supporting laboratory operations, technical consulting, and specialized manufacturing, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance-based contracting, and lifecycle procurement strategies. Savina’s work ensures the agency secures high-precision instrumentation and expert services critical to mission-critical research and operational outcomes. Her contractor relationships span a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory equipment, scientific consultants, and niche technical service providers. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical certifications and proven capabilities in precision manufacturing and professional services. Her approach emphasizes vendor qualification through technical evaluations and past performance reviews, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. Savina demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 78.6% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating over 21% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards, without reliance on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB-specific programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her expertise in procuring advanced scientific equipment such as spectrometers and chromatography systems. She also frequently acquires services under NAICS 541990 and 541690, indicating a strong demand for specialized technical consulting and professional scientific support. Her domain expertise centers on laboratory automation, diagnostic instrumentation, and applied research services, positioning her at the intersection of science, procurement, and regulatory compliance.