Crystal G. McCoskey

Crystal G. McCoskey serves as a procurement specialist focused on technical and scientific acquisitions, driving the agency’s mission to secure high-precision analytical equipment and specialized professional services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with particular emphasis on laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing services, and niche technical support. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities through competitive, compliant, and transparent acquisition processes, aligning procurement outcomes with operational needs across scientific and technical domains. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of vendors, primarily engaged through full and open competition, with consistent engagement from small businesses and specialized manufacturers. She collaborates regularly with firms certified in analytical instrument manufacturing and professional scientific services, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on technical reliability and regulatory compliance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and vendor accountability to ensure consistent quality and innovation. McCoskey demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with over 82% of her awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a strategic focus on maximizing market competition. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with approximately 15% of awards directed to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 2% allocated to HUBZone contractors. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both broad market access and targeted opportunities for disadvantaged small businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where she acquires sophisticated equipment for scientific research and quality control. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 541990 and 811219, encompassing specialized technical consulting, calibration, and maintenance services. Her expertise centers on high-compliance, precision-driven domains requiring adherence to federal standards for instrumentation and scientific integrity.