Christi Melendez

Christi Melendez is a Contracting Specialist responsible for executing procurement actions and managing the acquisition lifecycle. In this role, she supports the agency's mission by facilitating the procurement of essential goods and services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency-specific requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a significant focus on small business participation. While a majority of acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, there is a notable commitment to socioeconomic goals, with a particular emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement activity is concentrated across several technical domains. The primary industry focus is on surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, as well as the repair and maintenance of commercial, industrial, electronic, and precision equipment. Additionally, her expertise extends to the procurement of small arms ammunition and institutional furniture manufacturing.