Owen Manning

Lt. Owen Manning operates within a procurement environment characterized by a strong emphasis on specialized manufacturing and technical equipment. His role involves managing acquisitions that support the agency's operational requirements through the procurement of industrial machinery and laboratory instrumentation. The agency demonstrates a significant commitment to small business participation, with a heavy preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides. The vast majority of procurement activity is directed toward small business entities, with only a small fraction of acquisitions designated as no set-aside. His procurement focus is centered on high-precision manufacturing and technical equipment. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments and machine tool manufacturing. Additionally, his procurement patterns include requirements for metal coating and engraving services, farm machinery and equipment, and conveyor and conveying equipment manufacturing.