Madonna J Montgomery

Madonna J. Montgomery serves as a Contracting Officer within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Acquisition and Supply Chain Management (OAS PCMB), where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical analytical instrumentation and laboratory support systems essential to safeguarding the nation’s meat, poultry, and egg supply. Her portfolio centers on securing advanced diagnostic equipment, data analytics platforms, and high-performance laboratory consumables that enable real-time detection of biological and chemical hazards. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the agency’s scientific inspection capabilities remain at the forefront of food safety innovation through strategic sourcing of technically complex, high-integrity procurement solutions. Montgomery maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, IT service providers, and specialized wholesale distributors of scientific and computing hardware. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering FDA- and USDA-compliant, validated systems for environmental monitoring and pathogen detection. She prioritizes technical capability, regulatory adherence, and lifecycle support in vendor selection, fostering long-term relationships with suppliers who meet stringent federal performance and quality standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 84.6% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 7.7% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides and an equal portion to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both competition and inclusion. Montgomery’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting her deep specialization in acquiring mass spectrometers, PCR systems, and biosensors. Secondary emphasis is placed on NAICS 423430 and 541511, indicating frequent procurement of laboratory computing systems and custom software for data interpretation. Her domain expertise spans food safety diagnostics, analytical validation, and laboratory automation, positioning her as a key enabler of science-driven public health outcomes.