Doris M Vaughn

Doris M. Vaughn serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized goods and services to support operational needs across a federal entity. In this role, she executes solicitations, evaluates vendor proposals, and ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement—from market research and requirement development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on technical and mission-critical procurements. Vaughn’s work directly supports the agency’s mission by securing high-integrity equipment and services that enable efficient, compliant, and effective operations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Vaughn maintains relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, IT infrastructure providers, and facilities support contractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market acquisitions, with minimal reliance on sole-source or non-competitive mechanisms. She engages with both large-capacity suppliers and small businesses, ensuring robust competition while maintaining rigorous standards for quality and delivery performance. Vaughn’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by non-set-aside acquisitions at 91.7%, indicating a primary focus on full and open competition. However, she consistently allocates a meaningful portion of awards to small business programs, particularly Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals, balancing mission requirements with federal small business participation mandates. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure and Data Services), reflecting deep technical expertise in scientific instrumentation and digital infrastructure. Additional emphasis on facilities support services and industrial machinery wholesale underscores her ability to manage complex, cross-functional requirements. Vaughn’s domain knowledge spans laboratory-grade equipment, cloud-based data systems, and operational support services, positioning her as a strategic procurement professional in technically demanding environments.