Judith Mariano

Judith A. Mariano serves as a Contracting Specialist with a focused mission to advance equitable and compliant procurement practices within federal health and support services. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions, from requirements development and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring alignment with federal regulations and socioeconomic goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services and supplies critical to public health infrastructure, including temporary staffing, medical device manufacturing, and specialized healthcare practitioner support. Mariano’s work directly supports mission-critical operations by securing reliable, high-quality resources while upholding transparency and accountability in federal contracting. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on partnerships with small and underserved businesses, particularly those certified under Indian-focused and small business set-aside programs. She cultivates relationships with vendors who meet stringent socioeconomic criteria, fostering long-term collaboration with firms that demonstrate capacity, compliance, and commitment to serving underserved communities. Her approach prioritizes sustainable vendor engagement over transactional procurement, encouraging supplier development and capacity building among eligible small businesses. Mariano demonstrates a pronounced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 75% of her awards directed toward set-aside programs. The Buy Indian Set-Aside dominates her portfolio at 52.8%, reflecting deep alignment with Indian Health Services priorities, while an additional 23% are awarded under the Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). She also consistently utilizes the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, underscoring her dedication to tribal economic development. These patterns reveal a deliberate strategy to advance equity and self-determination through targeted contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services), which constitutes nearly one-fifth of her activity, alongside significant engagement in surgical and dental equipment manufacturing (NAICS 339113 and 339114). She also procures services from miscellaneous health practitioners and analytical laboratory instrument manufacturers, indicating expertise in both clinical support infrastructure and diagnostic technology supply chains. Her technical domain centers on health services delivery systems and medical product acquisition, making her a key steward of public health procurement.