Kellie Konopinski

Kellie Konopinski serves as a Contracting Officer, acting as the primary point of contact for procurement actions. In this capacity, she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement activities align with the agency's mission requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the majority of procurement activity is conducted through no set-aside vehicles. However, there is a demonstrated commitment to small business participation, with a portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller percentage allocated to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Additionally, the use of Simplified Acquisition Procedures for sole source negotiations under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) is occasionally utilized. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the medical and scientific manufacturing sectors. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of surgical and medical instruments, analytical laboratory instrumentation, and surgical appliances and supplies. Furthermore, her portfolio extends to pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing and the procurement of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating equipment.