Mara Zamparo

Mara D. Zamparo serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities across her organization. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and industrial goods and services, with a focus on procurement processes that emphasize transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence. She routinely handles both simplified acquisitions and negotiated contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, often working closely with program managers to align contractual solutions with operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Zamparo maintains a broad network of vendors across multiple sectors, including manufacturers, service providers, and maintenance contractors. Her working relationships reflect a preference for open competition and fair market engagement, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, standards-compliant products and services. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market inquiries to ensure solicitation requirements are realistic and achievable. Zamparo’s contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open, non-set-aside procurements, with 100% of her awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize market participation and ensure value through competitive pricing and innovation, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach supports broad-based vendor access and equitable opportunity within unrestricted markets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 337214 (Office Furniture Manufacturing), 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), and 923120 (Administration of Public Health Programs), indicating expertise in procuring commercial furnishings, personnel-based security services, and public health infrastructure support. She also manages acquisitions for audio/video equipment and industrial machinery maintenance, demonstrating technical fluency across diverse operational domains. Her specialization enables her to craft precise statements of work and performance-based requirements that drive mission success.