Corina L. Couch

Corina L. Couch serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and scientific services, with a strong emphasis on analytical instrumentation, laboratory diagnostics, and custom software development. She routinely handles competitive sealed bids and negotiated procurements, often utilizing multiple award schedules and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to meet agile mission needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Corina cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including large prime contractors and small businesses specializing in scientific and technical domains. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under non-set-aside mechanisms. However, she actively engages with small business suppliers through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, fostering vendor diversity and promoting equitable access to federal opportunities. Corina demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with nearly 18% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Though she does not routinely employ specialized socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on expanding market access for small firms within high-technology sectors. Her procurement approach balances competition and compliance while supporting broader socioeconomic objectives. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing). She frequently procures advanced laboratory equipment, specialized diagnostic reagents, and bespoke software solutions for research and compliance applications, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications and performance-based contracting methods.