Dayna Parkin-Urquhart

Dayna Parkin-Urquhart serves as a Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support mission-critical government operations. She ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and executes competitive procurements that align with agency objectives, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and value. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized manufacturing contracts, with a focus on electronics, industrial instrumentation, and logistics consulting. Dayna plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into well-structured solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, and negotiating contract terms to mitigate risk and ensure performance accountability. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Dayna’s procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of awards issued under non-set-aside procedures. She engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including established manufacturers, systems integrators, and niche suppliers capable of delivering high-precision components and technical consulting services. Her working relationships are characterized by a collaborative, compliance-driven approach that fosters vendor responsiveness and contract performance excellence. Dayna demonstrates a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation, with approximately 10.5% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing broad small business eligibility to encourage competition among qualified firms. Her approach reflects a balanced strategy that promotes market access for small businesses while maintaining procurement integrity and operational readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a strong demand for custom software and digital solutions. She also regularly procures printed circuit assemblies (334418), industrial measurement and control instruments (334513), and fabricated wire products (332618), indicating deep technical expertise in electronics manufacturing and industrial automation. Additionally, her engagement with process and logistics consulting services (541614) underscores her ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions requiring both technical and operational proficiency.