Marie J. Headley

Marie J. Headley serves as a Purchasing and Supply Management Specialist, responsible for executing end-to-end acquisition processes that support operational readiness and mission-critical supply chain needs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while optimizing value, efficiency, and accountability across the acquisition lifecycle. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating proposals, negotiating contract terms, and managing post-award performance to meet agency objectives. She primarily handles commercial and non-complex services and supplies, emphasizing streamlined procurement methods such as GSA Schedule orders, blanket purchase agreements, and simplified acquisition procedures to expedite delivery and reduce administrative burden. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Headley maintains a vendor-neutral approach, engaging with a broad spectrum of suppliers—from large commercial providers to local small businesses—based on competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition and fair opportunity, ensuring transparency and adherence to FAR principles. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in clear performance expectations and consistent communication to ensure contract compliance and timely fulfillment. Headley’s procurement activity is entirely focused on non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize market-wide access and efficiency over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with agency directives that emphasize broad competition when feasible. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her work remains fully compliant with small business goals and supports socioeconomic objectives through inclusive solicitation language and market research. Her procurement focus spans a diverse range of general services and supplies, including office equipment, logistics support, maintenance services, and administrative resources. Though specific NAICS codes are not available, her work consistently involves commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items and standardized services requiring minimal technical customization. Her expertise lies in applying sound acquisition practices to high-volume, low-complexity procurements, ensuring timely delivery without compromising regulatory integrity.