Mandy Mathews

Mandy A. Mathews serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions across technical and industrial domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex procurements for specialized instrumentation, engineering services, and construction-related goods, requiring a deep understanding of technical specifications, source selection criteria, and performance-based contracting methods. While specific contractor names are not available, Mathews maintains a broad network of vendors spanning small businesses and large industrial suppliers, with a procurement pattern that prioritizes competitive bidding and transparent source selection. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach—engaging both established industry players and emerging small businesses to ensure market diversity and innovation. She consistently applies sound contracting practices to foster fair competition and mitigate risk across high-complexity procurements. Mathews demonstrates a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 85.2% of her awards issued without socioeconomic restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, regularly utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, as well as HUBZone and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides, each accounting for 3.7% of her awards. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and 541330 (Engineering Services), indicating deep expertise in technical instrumentation and professional engineering solutions. She also frequently procures wood packaging and construction-related services under NAICS 321920 and 236220, demonstrating a multidisciplinary understanding of industrial supply chains and infrastructure needs. Her technical domain expertise spans electrical measurement systems, engineering design, and facility-related construction support.