Courtney Zotto

Courtney Zotto is a procurement professional dedicated to advancing federal acquisition objectives in advanced manufacturing, with a singular focus on machine tool manufacturing under NAICS 333517. Responsible for planning, soliciting, and awarding contracts for precision machining equipment, CNC systems, and related industrial automation technologies, Zotto ensures acquisitions align with national defense and industrial base priorities. Their work supports the development and sustainment of critical manufacturing capabilities essential to aerospace, defense, and high-precision industrial sectors, positioning them as a key liaison between government requirements and specialized industrial suppliers. Zotto maintains a disciplined procurement approach centered on small business engagement, with 100% of their acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent application of set-aside authorities reflects a strategic commitment to cultivating a resilient domestic supply chain by prioritizing small manufacturers with proven technical expertise in precision machining, tooling, and custom fabrication. While no specific contractor names are identified, the contracting pattern indicates sustained partnerships with capable small businesses possessing relevant manufacturing certifications and quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001. Their procurement portfolio is exclusively concentrated in NAICS 333517, encompassing the acquisition of metal cutting and forming machines, automated tool changers, coordinate measuring systems, and related precision manufacturing equipment. This deep specialization demonstrates advanced technical fluency in industrial machinery specifications, tolerancing standards, and production system integration. Zotto’s expertise ensures that acquisitions meet stringent performance, reliability, and interoperability criteria required for mission-critical manufacturing environments, reinforcing the agency’s investment in domestic industrial capacity and technological sovereignty.