Josephine Malson

Josephine A. Malson serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing acquisitions in support of federal food and manufactured goods programs. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s contracting mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing domestic production and small business participation. Her portfolio primarily encompasses food manufacturing and fabricated metal products, requiring deep familiarity with supply chain logistics, quality assurance standards, and industrial production specifications. Malson oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and operational needs. Her contractor relationships are centered on small and mid-sized manufacturers, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent food safety and metal fabrication standards. Her working pattern emphasizes collaboration with niche producers who can deliver consistent, high-quality outputs under tight regulatory frameworks, fostering long-term vendor development and performance accountability. Malson demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach prioritizes inclusive opportunities, with no reliance on large business set-asides or special categories like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic focus on broad-based small business engagement, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for domestic manufacturers regardless of certification status. Her industry focus is heavily concentrated in food manufacturing, particularly fluid milk (NAICS 311511) and cheese production (NAICS 311513), alongside commercial baking (NAICS 311812). She also procures fabricated metal products, including iron and steel forgings (NAICS 332111) and miscellaneous metal fabrication (NAICS 332999). This technical domain requires expertise in food safety protocols, thermal processing standards, and metallurgical specifications, positioning her as a specialist in dual-sector procurement combining agricultural processing with industrial manufacturing.