Denise A. Blount

Denise Blount serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring the agency’s technical and operational needs are met through compliant, efficient, and strategic sourcing practices. Her acquisitions primarily involve high-precision electrical and electronic components, with a focus on systems requiring rigorous performance and reliability standards. Blount routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Blount maintains a broad network of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in electrical instrumentation and control systems. She engages with both large-capacity producers and niche technical firms capable of meeting stringent performance specifications. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with minimal reliance on sole-source or limited-source mechanisms, fostering a transparent and competitive marketplace. Blount’s procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 85.1% of her actions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, consistently awarding contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) at 13.7%, with small but intentional allocations to HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. Her approach reflects a balanced adherence to socioeconomic goals without compromising technical requirements or competition integrity. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS categories related to electrical device manufacturing, including Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing, Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing. She frequently procures sensors, control panels, communication interfaces, and instrumentation systems used in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. Blount’s expertise spans the engineering and manufacturing domains of electronic components, ensuring acquisitions align with evolving technological standards and operational requirements.