Margo Katzper

Margo Mancuso serves as a primary procurement lead within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, overseeing the acquisition of technical and professional services critical to the agency’s mission of ensuring nuclear safety and regulatory integrity. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts centered on risk-informed regulatory analysis, licensing modernization, and cybersecurity enhancements for nuclear facilities. Her work directly supports the NRC’s strategic priorities by facilitating the procurement of expert consulting, research, and operational support services that strengthen the agency’s technical capacity and regulatory decision-making frameworks. Mancuso maintains established relationships with key contractors including TEKSYNAP CORPORATION, LEIDOS, INC., and VERIZON BUSINESS NETWORK SERVICES LLC, partnering primarily with firms capable of delivering high-assurance technical consulting, systems integration, and mission-critical infrastructure support. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced, cleared vendors with demonstrated expertise in nuclear regulatory environments, often engaging contractors through competitive negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that align with the NRC’s need for continuity, technical depth, and regulatory compliance. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition, with 87.9% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. However, she consistently allocates 12.1% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission-critical requirements. This balance ensures access to niche capabilities while fostering a competitive vendor ecosystem. Mancuso’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories 541990 and 541690, emphasizing professional scientific consulting and technical services supporting nuclear safety analysis, regulatory science, and workforce training. She frequently acquires research and development services in physical and engineering sciences, as well as management development training to sustain the NRC’s technical workforce. Her domain expertise lies at the intersection of nuclear regulation, risk-based oversight, and mission-critical systems support.