JoAnn Zirilli

JoAnn Zirilli serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-personal services and supply contracts within the textile and apparel manufacturing sectors, with a strong emphasis on small business participation. Zirilli routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15 and FAR Part 12, ensuring alignment with agency mission needs while upholding fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. Her contractor relationships center on small and mid-sized manufacturers specializing in apparel, textiles, and fastener production. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with a diverse network of certified small businesses, including those with 8(a), HUBZone, and general small business status. Zirilli fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in competitive fairness and socioeconomic compliance, encouraging new entrants into federal contracting through clear solicitation language and accessible procurement pathways. A staunch advocate for small business inclusion, Zirilli prioritizes set-asides under FAR 19.5, with over 76% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides. She actively leverages 8(a) competed and HUBZone set-asides to expand opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged firms, reflecting a deliberate strategy to advance equitable access to federal contracts. Her contracting patterns demonstrate a consistent, data-informed commitment to socioeconomic goals, ensuring that small business participation is not an afterthought but a core pillar of acquisition planning. Her technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors), 339993 (Fastener and Needle Manufacturing), and 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills), reflecting deep familiarity with textile supply chains, garment production, and durable accessory manufacturing. Zirilli’s acquisitions support mission-critical uniform, protective gear, and specialized textile needs, requiring precise technical specifications and quality assurance protocols aligned with federal standards.