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Mary K. Cooper serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of complex acquisitions to support critical government operations. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promotes sound contracting practices across a diverse portfolio of professional services. Her responsibilities include guiding junior specialists, reviewing contract documents, and facilitating interdepartmental coordination to align procurement strategy with agency mission objectives. She primarily manages competitive solicitations for technical and professional services, with a strong emphasis on risk mitigation, source selection, and contract administration. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors offering specialized technical and analytical services. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large and small firms, prioritizing competitive bidding and transparent evaluation processes. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a structured focus on vendor performance, contract compliance, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical and operational requirements. Cooper’s contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 92.7% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting a preference for market-driven solutions. However, she maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, allocating 7.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced approach—leveraging broad market capabilities while actively supporting small business economic development through targeted set-asides. Her primary industry focus lies in Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (NAICS 541715), accounting for nearly 37% of her acquisitions. She also procures related services including computing infrastructure, data processing, and specialized accounting support. Her technical domain expertise centers on scientific R&D, information technology services, and professional consulting, reflecting a strong alignment with mission-critical analytical and technical needs.