Maria E. Etheridge

Maria E. Etheridge serves as a Procurement Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical and industrial equipment within her organization. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while executing competitive solicitations, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts in alignment with mission-critical needs. Her work supports the acquisition of specialized construction machinery and digital content solutions, bridging operational requirements with market capabilities. Etheridge plays a pivotal role in translating agency objectives into clear solicitation language, conducting market research, and fostering transparent, fair competition among qualified vendors. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable in available data, Etheridge engages with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering high-performance construction equipment and software-based information services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical evaluation, past performance validation, and full and open competition, encouraging participation from both large-capacity manufacturers and specialized suppliers with niche expertise in industrial automation and digital publishing systems. Etheridge’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable and cost-effective offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than reserving opportunities for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB firms. Her approach prioritizes performance outcomes and market responsiveness over socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep expertise in acquiring heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders, as well as proprietary software for data management and content distribution. She demonstrates specialized knowledge in technical specifications, compliance with ANSI and OSHA standards, and the integration of digital platforms into operational workflows.