Ebonie Charles

Ebonie A. Charles serves as a Contract Specialist, where she performs essential procurement functions to support the agency's mission. In this role, she is responsible for managing various acquisition processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and facilitating the procurement of goods and services necessary for agency operations. Her work involves navigating the complexities of the acquisition lifecycle to meet the technical and operational requirements of her organization. The agency demonstrates a significant preference for full and open competition, with a substantial majority of its procurement activity conducted without set-asides. However, the agency maintains a focused commitment to small business participation, utilizing FAR 19.5 protocols to award a portion of its contracts to small business concerns. The procurement landscape under her purview is characterized by a strong emphasis on scientific research and technical maintenance. The agency’s requirements are heavily concentrated in research and development within the physical, engineering, and life sciences sectors. Additionally, there is a significant focus on the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment, as well as the manufacturing of air and gas compressors. Other specialized procurement areas include miscellaneous fabricated metal products and various computer-related services.