Marie D. Abarca-Serrano

Marie D. Abarca serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for critical industrial components and hardware systems. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while facilitating timely, cost-effective acquisitions that support operational readiness. Her portfolio primarily consists of competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications for fasteners, hardware, and sealing devices. Abarca plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with agency mission needs, ensuring that all contracts meet quality, delivery, and regulatory standards. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable due to data limitations, Abarca routinely engages with a broad base of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in precision-engineered components. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven manufacturing capabilities, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military and industrial specifications. She fosters transparent, competitive environments to ensure fair access for qualified suppliers while maintaining rigorous contract administration standards. Abarca’s set-aside preferences are overwhelmingly aligned with open competition, with 96% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. Only 4% of her contracts are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a selective but intentional approach to small business participation. Her contracting behavior reflects a focus on technical merit and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic categorization, though she remains compliant with all statutory small business goals and actively considers qualified small manufacturers when their capabilities align with acquisition requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), which accounts for 68% of her activity, followed by 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). She specializes in procuring standardized yet mission-critical industrial fasteners and sealing systems used in mechanical, aerospace, and defense applications. Abarca demonstrates deep technical familiarity with material specifications, tolerance standards, and ANSI/ASME industry codes, making her a trusted expert in the procurement of engineered mechanical components.