Lynn M Furtaw

Lynn M Furtaw serves as a Contracting Officer, playing a key role in the agency's procurement mission through the administration and management of federal acquisitions. As a secondary role within the procurement hierarchy, this position is responsible for executing contract actions and ensuring that acquisitions align with regulatory requirements and agency objectives. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a heavy emphasis on scientific research and technical development. While specific vendor data is not available for this individual, the agency's broader contracting environment involves a diverse range of specialized entities capable of supporting complex technical requirements. Regarding socioeconomic contracting, the agency demonstrates a significant preference for full and open competition, with the vast majority of its procurement activity occurring without set-asides. Small business participation, specifically through FAR 19.5 total small business set-asides, represents a minor portion of the agency's overall contracting patterns. The agency's industry focus is highly specialized, centered primarily on research and development within the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Procurement activities are concentrated in NAICS codes related to scientific R&D, particularly in areas excluding biotechnology and nanotechnology. Additionally, the agency frequently procures analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and various scientific and technical consulting services, indicating a technical domain expertise rooted in laboratory science and advanced engineering research.