Darlene Libbi

Darlene M. Libbi serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements determination to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of critical industrial components, aligning with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. She specializes in sole-source and competitive acquisitions for fasteners and mechanical hardware, ensuring alignment with technical specifications and supply chain reliability standards. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing essential hardware used across defense, aerospace, and industrial infrastructure programs. Libbi maintains a focused procurement approach centered on manufacturers specializing in bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer production. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, her procurement pattern suggests consistent engagement with certified industrial suppliers capable of meeting stringent military and commercial specifications, including AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards. She fosters vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance, on-time delivery, and technical compliance, often leveraging competitive bidding to ensure market fairness and value. Her contracting profile reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 33.3% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small manufacturers in the fastener industry, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. The remaining 66.7% of her awards are awarded without set-aside, typically for specialized or sole-source requirements where small business capacity is limited or technical specificity demands niche expertise. Libbi’s primary focus is exclusively on NAICS 332722, indicating deep technical expertise in the design, production, and procurement of standardized and custom fastening systems. She procures high-volume, precision-engineered components critical to mechanical assemblies, often requiring adherence to ANSI, SAE, or ASTM standards. Her domain knowledge encompasses material specifications, heat treatment processes, and quality control protocols unique to industrial fastener manufacturing.