Julie Yun

Julie Yun serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives within her organization. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on laboratory instrumentation, biological product manufacturing, and testing services. Julie is known for her meticulous approach to solicitation development, source selection, and contract performance monitoring, ensuring that acquisitions align with technical specifications and regulatory requirements. Julie cultivates relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, biotechnology firms, and independent testing laboratories. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with both large industry players and specialized small businesses capable of delivering high-precision scientific and technical solutions. Her working relationships are characterized by clear communication, rigorous evaluation criteria, and a focus on technical capability over price alone, fostering a competitive and compliant procurement environment. Julie’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 92.3% of her awards issued without set-aside designation. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 7.7% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach demonstrates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses, particularly those with expertise in scientific and technical domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in life sciences and laboratory operations. She routinely procures specialized equipment, analytical services, and scientific consulting solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the regulatory and technical demands of these high-compliance industries.