Emily N Black

Emily N. Black serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technology and specialized manufacturing sectors. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-precision technical services and equipment. Her work ensures alignment with federal acquisition regulations and supports mission-critical operations through the timely delivery of advanced hardware and software solutions. She typically handles competitive procurements under full and open competition, with a notable emphasis on small business set-asides to foster innovation and vendor diversity. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of industry participants, including firms specializing in custom software development, analytical instrumentation, and aerospace component manufacturing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with both established prime contractors and agile small businesses capable of delivering tailored technical solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure technical excellence and value. Black demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes opportunities for small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing on broad eligibility and competitive fairness. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced strategy that encourages small business growth while maintaining compliance with federal socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to custom computer programming services, analytical laboratory instrumentation, and specialized manufacturing of measuring and control devices. She frequently acquires mission-critical systems including embedded software, precision sensors, and auxiliary aerospace components, demonstrating deep technical fluency in engineering and information technology domains. Her expertise ensures the agency procures reliable, interoperable, and high-performance solutions aligned with evolving operational needs.