Francine Keys

Francine Keys serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a balanced commitment to both unrestricted and small business participation. Approximately 40% of procurement activity is designated as No Set-Aside, while an equal 40% is allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, a portion of the agency's procurement strategy includes 100% small business set-asides. The technical focus of these acquisitions is centered on industrial manufacturing and specialized equipment. Primary areas of expertise include machine shop services (NAICS 332710), basic organic chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325199), and the manufacturing of instruments for measuring and controlling industrial process variables (NAICS 334513). Further procurement activity extends to industrial machinery manufacturing and commercial refrigeration and heating equipment.