Maria G. Fidone

Maria G. Fidone serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional and health-related services, with a focus on securing high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with public health and administrative support needs. Fidone routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements, including solicitation drafting, source selection, and contract modification, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the acquisition process. While specific contractor names are not available, Fidone maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large service providers and small businesses across multiple sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to market engagement, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering specialized health, management, and IT support services. She actively collaborates with vendors to ensure technical compliance and performance readiness, emphasizing clear communication and adherence to contractual obligations. Fidone demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her awards conducted under open competition (66.7%). However, she consistently supports small business participation through targeted set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts (14.3%) and equal allocations to Total Small Business Set-Asides and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Asides (9.5% each). Her approach reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 621399 (Miscellaneous Health Practitioners), reflecting deep expertise in procuring non-clinical health services such as behavioral health support and specialized medical consulting. She also frequently acquires administrative management consulting (541611) and computer facilities management services (541513), demonstrating proficiency in supporting operational efficiency through professional and technical service contracts. Her domain knowledge spans healthcare administration, organizational development, and IT infrastructure support.