Charisse Whitney

Charisse A. Whitney serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across diverse technical and healthcare service domains. While her specific title and agency are not disclosed, her contracting patterns indicate a central role in executing strategic purchases aligned with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical operational needs. She routinely handles solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, overseeing both commercial and non-commercial contracts, with a focus on ensuring compliance, competition, and timely delivery of essential goods and services. Her work supports agency missions requiring specialized technical expertise and high-reliability service delivery. Whitney’s contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier suppliers, and large-capacity providers in healthcare, laboratory equipment, and ambulatory services. She engages with firms holding various certifications, particularly those qualified under small business set-asides, fostering competitive bidding environments that encourage innovation and market diversity. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparent solicitation processes and robust vendor evaluations, cultivating long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent performance and regulatory standards. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 23% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a notable 1% allocated to HUBZone firms. While the majority of her contracts—76%—are open to full and open competition, her consistent use of socioeconomic programs demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved businesses, aligning with federal goals for equitable contracting. Whitney’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 621999 (miscellaneous ambulatory health services), NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and NAICS 622110 (general hospitals), indicating deep expertise in healthcare infrastructure, diagnostic equipment, and clinical support services. She also procures specialized maintenance and repair services under NAICS 811219 and animal production services under NAICS 112990, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach that bridges public health, scientific instrumentation, and operational support domains. Her technical acumen spans regulatory compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based contracting in highly regulated environments.