Clarissa E. Cooney

Clarissa E. Cooney serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by securing reliable, high-performance technical solutions across specialized manufacturing sectors. Her acquisitions typically involve complex, engineered products requiring rigorous technical evaluation and source selection under competitive procedures, including sealed bidding and negotiated contracting. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Cooney regularly engages with a diverse pool of manufacturers and suppliers, including both large-tier industrial contractors and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness, performance-based outcomes, and adherence to quality assurance standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency and regulatory compliance. Cooney demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 79.6% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 20.4% of her contract actions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small manufacturers while maintaining rigorous performance expectations and technical integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in advanced manufacturing domains, with significant activity in NAICS 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 334412 (Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing), and 332710 (Machine Shops). She specializes in procuring mission-critical electrical components, aerospace subsystems, and precision-engineered parts, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with electronic systems, power distribution hardware, and high-tolerance machining processes.