Mari A Gibson Contracting Officer

Mari A Gibson serves as a Contract Specialist, performing essential procurement functions to support the agency's mission through the administration of various acquisition requirements. In this role, the specialist is responsible for managing the contracting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and facilitating the procurement of goods and services necessary for agency operations. The agency demonstrates a diverse contracting landscape with a significant emphasis on small business engagement. While a majority of the agency's procurement activity is conducted through non-set-aside vehicles, there is a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting. The agency frequently utilizes set-aside strategies, specifically prioritizing Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and maintaining a consistent level of participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides. The procurement patterns within the agency show a specialized focus on medical and industrial manufacturing sectors. The agency's requirements frequently fall under NAICS codes related to surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, as well as surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Additionally, the agency procures specialized technical goods including in-vitro diagnostic substances, software publishing services, and industrial truck and machinery manufacturing.