Deirdre (SSGT) R Bird

Deirdre (SSGT) R. Bird serves as a Senior Contracting Specialist (SRA) responsible for managing complex acquisitions across specialized industrial and technical domains. In her role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities in compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical equipment and services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses capital-intensive procurements involving precision measurement instruments, industrial manufacturing systems, and specialized equipment leasing, supporting operational readiness and technical infrastructure needs. She collaborates closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate vendor capabilities, and ensure contract performance aligns with federal standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her contracting patterns suggest consistent engagement with manufacturers and equipment lessors operating in high-precision industrial sectors. She typically works with a mix of large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for electrical instrumentation, welding systems, and industrial furnace applications. Her approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering transparent and results-driven procurement relationships. Deirdre demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 12.5% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring broad market access while maintaining rigorous technical standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing, Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing, Used Household and Office Goods Moving, and Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. This diverse yet technically grounded portfolio reveals deep expertise in procuring specialized industrial equipment and logistics services, positioning her as a key liaison between operational needs and advanced manufacturing supply chains.