Jeri H. McGuffie

Jeri H. McGuffie serves as Lead Contract Specialist, Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), and Government Official, guiding complex acquisition strategies across technical and industrial domains. In this capacity, she ensures full compliance with federal procurement regulations, from solicitation development through contract award and administration. Her role is central to executing the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical equipment and services through transparent, competitive processes. McGuffie routinely manages acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with a focus on commercial item procurement, performance-based contracting, and source selection using best-value tradeoff methodologies. She oversees both simplified and negotiated contracts, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and strategic sourcing objectives. McGuffie maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including mid-tier manufacturers, engineering firms, and equipment lessors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing specialized technical capabilities in instrumentation, motor systems, and industrial automation. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical compliance, and past performance evaluation, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. She prioritizes clear communication and early vendor engagement to reduce acquisition risk and enhance contract outcomes. McGuffie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 23.1% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, she actively structures solicitations to maximize small business eligibility, particularly for firms capable of meeting technical specifications in manufacturing and engineering services. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—favoring small business opportunities without compromising mission needs or competition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 532490 (commercial machinery leasing), 334519 (measuring and controlling devices), and 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), with additional emphasis on 541330 (engineering services) and 334310 (audio/video equipment). These categories reflect her expertise in procuring precision instrumentation, industrial power systems, and technical support services, requiring deep understanding of technical specifications, quality assurance protocols, and lifecycle management requirements.