Janet Mattson

Janet Mattson serves as a Contracting Officer – Team Lead, responsible for directing complex procurement initiatives within a federal technical acquisition environment. In her leadership role, she oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and performance evaluation—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. Her team specializes in high-value, science-driven procurements requiring technical rigor and strategic vendor engagement, primarily supporting research and development activities critical to national scientific advancement. Mattson’s contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with a broad spectrum of industry partners, including established research institutions, engineering firms, and specialized technical service providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she cultivates relationships with organizations capable of delivering advanced scientific solutions across physical, engineering, and life sciences domains. Her procurement strategy prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and innovation, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency and regulatory compliance. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This approach underscores a commitment to selecting the most qualified offerors based on merit and technical excellence, rather than socioeconomic categorization. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she ensures equitable access to opportunities through robust market outreach and clear evaluation criteria. Mattson’s primary focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). She regularly procures services such as applied R&D, laboratory testing, systems engineering, data analytics, and prototype development for federal scientific programs. Her expertise spans technical domains including materials science, environmental modeling, instrumentation design, and computational research, making her a key liaison between federal mission needs and cutting-edge scientific innovation.