Christina

Christina M. Bennis serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of food and grocery-related products and services in support of federal operational requirements. Her role involves executing full lifecycle procurement activities, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. She specializes in commercial food manufacturing and wholesale distribution contracts, consistently applying sound contracting practices to meet mission-critical supply needs while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Ms. Bennis maintains a broad network of vendors within the food manufacturing and distribution sectors, engaging both large-scale producers and small business suppliers. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market solicitations, with a strong emphasis on leveraging commercial off-the-shelf solutions. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate reliability in quality control, cold-chain logistics, and consistent delivery timelines, ensuring compliance with federal food safety and procurement standards. Ms. Bennis demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 91.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 8.3% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission readiness or procurement efficiency. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), which accounts for 75% of her activity, followed by 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers) and 311812 (Commercial Bakeries). She routinely acquires shelf-stable foods, baked goods, and bulk grocery items, demonstrating deep technical expertise in food commodity specifications, packaging standards, and supply chain resilience for federal feeding programs.