Marilyn Apolito

Marilyn Apolito serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized goods and services to support critical operational needs within her organization. She plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement processes aligned with federal acquisition regulations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and analytical equipment, research services, and maintenance solutions for laboratory and social science applications. Marilyn ensures all solicitations are strategically designed to meet agency requirements while adhering to statutory procurement standards, from market research through contract award and administration. Marilyn cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in precision instrumentation, analytical systems, and research support services. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with manufacturers of laboratory equipment, technical service providers, and niche research firms capable of delivering high-specification solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical capability, vendor reliability, and responsiveness, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate consistent performance and compliance with contract terms. Marilyn’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. She does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead prioritizing technical merit and market competitiveness in source selection. This approach underscores a focus on achieving optimal value through broad-based competition rather than targeted socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), and 511210 (Software Publishers). She routinely acquires calibration services, laboratory analyzers, data collection tools, and specialized software for social science research, demonstrating deep domain expertise in scientific instrumentation and applied research support.