Margaret D Proctor

Margaret D. Proctor serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential office and stationery supplies through transparent, competitive processes. Her expertise lies in procedural rigor, market research, and contract documentation, with a focus on simplifying procurement pathways for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) goods. She routinely handles simplified acquisitions under the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical supplies while maintaining fiscal accountability. Proctor collaborates with a broad base of merchant wholesalers and distributors specializing in office and stationery products, fostering relationships with both large-scale suppliers and small business vendors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of meeting federal delivery standards, including those with GSA Schedule contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, clear evaluation criteria, and vendor responsiveness to ensure reliable supply chain performance across multiple delivery points. A strong advocate for small business participation, Proctor evenly allocates procurement opportunities between open competitions and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals. She does not prioritize other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, but consistently ensures that small businesses have equitable access to contracting opportunities through full and open competition with small business set-asides. Her procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 424120—Stationery and Office Supplies Merchant Wholesalers—reflecting deep specialization in the distribution of paper products, writing instruments, binders, and other administrative supplies. She possesses nuanced expertise in evaluating vendor capabilities for bulk fulfillment, inventory management, and just-in-time delivery, making her a key resource for agencies requiring consistent, high-volume procurement of standardized office materials.