Ken Parrish

Ken Parrish serves as a Contractor - PA, acting as a primary point of contact within the procurement process. In this capacity, he supports the agency's mission by facilitating the acquisition of specialized goods and services necessary for operational readiness. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a significant utilization of full and open competitions, which account for the majority of activity. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, with a notable percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, there is a specialized focus on Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise and Buy Indian set-asides, reflecting a targeted socioeconomic contracting strategy. The technical focus of these acquisitions is heavily concentrated in the medical and industrial sectors. Primary procurement activity centers on surgical and medical instrument manufacturing and the wholesale distribution of medical, dental, and hospital equipment. Further specialization is evident in the procurement of industrial gas manufacturing and hazardous waste collection services.