Mark A. Rushing

Mark Rushing is a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and procurement operations within his agency. In this role, he facilitates the procurement of goods and services necessary to support the agency's mission, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and managing the competitive bidding process. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside used in the majority of cases. However, there is a clear commitment to small business participation, as nearly thirty percent of acquisitions are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, a small percentage of procurement activity is directed toward 8(a) competed requirements. His industry focus is heavily concentrated in technical and specialized services. The primary area of expertise is in other computer-related services, followed by the manufacturing of radio, television, broadcasting, and wireless communications equipment. Further technical domain expertise extends to electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, as well as the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. He also manages acquisitions for various other specialty trade contracting services.