Karissa M. Maille

Karissa M. Maille serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex research and development acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning contract outcomes with mission-critical scientific objectives. She plays a pivotal role in translating agency needs into legally sound, performance-based solicitations and awards, with a primary focus on engineering, physical, and life sciences research. Her work supports the development of innovative technologies and analytical capabilities through competitive, transparent contracting processes that emphasize technical rigor and accountability. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable due to data limitations, Maille consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors—including academic research institutions, private R&D firms, and technical service providers—that possess the specialized expertise required to deliver high-complexity scientific solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes merit-based selection, clear performance metrics, and rigorous source evaluation, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors capable of meeting stringent technical and compliance standards. Maille’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under unrestricted solicitation procedures. This indicates a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her process remains accessible to all eligible vendors through fair and open competition practices. Her primary procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). She regularly procures services such as laboratory testing, computational modeling, prototype development, and scientific data analysis, requiring deep domain knowledge in areas like materials science, environmental engineering, and applied physics. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions are technically sound, risk-managed, and aligned with evolving scientific priorities.