Maria A. Morris

Maria A. Morris is a procurement professional focused on the acquisition of technical services and industrial equipment. She supports the agency's mission by managing contracts centered on the maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of specialized machinery and maritime assets. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a diverse vendor base, though specific top-tier contractors are not currently identified. The office manages a mix of competitive and non-competitive acquisitions to meet its operational requirements. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with total small business set-asides accounting for 36.5% of its procurement activity. While the majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside restrictions, the office also utilizes sole-source justifications in rare instances, specifically when proprietary rights or critical ship equipment requirements limit the available source pool. The agency's technical focus is heavily concentrated in industrial maintenance and maritime infrastructure. Primary procurement activity is centered on NAICS 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and NAICS 336611 for shipbuilding and repair. Additional expertise is demonstrated in the procurement of engineering services and the manufacturing of air-conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, as well as polystyrene foam product manufacturing.