Maria S Shamburger

Maria S. Shamburger is a procurement professional specializing in scientific and technical acquisitions, with a strong focus on analytical instrumentation, laboratory services, and specialized consulting. She plays a critical role in advancing the agency’s mission by managing complex contract actions for high-precision equipment and technical support services essential to research and compliance operations. Her acquisitions typically involve competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, ensuring technical rigor and regulatory compliance in the selection of vendors. She frequently interfaces with engineering, quality assurance, and R&D teams to align procurement strategy with operational needs. Her contractor relationships center on manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments, independent testing laboratories, and niche scientific consultants. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent engagement with mid-sized and small firms capable of delivering specialized, high-integrity services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with minimal reliance on sole-source or emergency actions, emphasizing transparency and market fairness. Shamburger’s procurement approach is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 93.8% of awards issued under full and open competition. However, she consistently allocates a meaningful portion—nearly 6.3%—to small business set-asides, including Total Small Business and 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a deliberate, though measured, commitment to socioeconomic objectives, balancing mission requirements with statutory small business participation goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing) and 541380 (testing laboratories and services), reflecting deep expertise in precision measurement, calibration, and analytical validation. She also regularly procures technical consulting under 541690 and broader professional services under 541990, indicating a broad command of scientific and technical domains, from data analysis to compliance-driven engineering support.