Joanne F Tierney

Joanne F. Tierney serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential industrial components with rigor, transparency, and efficiency. Her portfolio primarily consists of competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures for standardized hardware items, with a strong emphasis on technical specification alignment and source selection integrity. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable due to limited award data, Tierney routinely engages with a broad base of manufacturers and distributors specializing in fasteners and mechanical hardware. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering relationships with both large-capacity producers and small business suppliers capable of meeting stringent quality and delivery standards. She maintains a vendor-neutral stance while ensuring all offerors meet applicable certification and performance requirements. Tierney demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently reserves 12.5% of her contracting activity for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in federal supply chains. Her pattern indicates a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while intentionally creating pathways for small manufacturers to compete on equal footing. Her procurement expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 332722—Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing—indicating deep specialization in fastener and hardware procurement. She manages acquisitions for precision-engineered metallic components used in industrial, aerospace, and defense applications, requiring strict adherence to dimensional tolerances, material certifications, and testing standards. This technical domain demands familiarity with ASTM, SAE, and ISO specifications, positioning Tierney as a subject matter expert in mechanical fastener sourcing and quality assurance compliance.