Mark W. Zanolli

Mark W. Zanolli serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of health insurance and related health services under federal procurement regulations. In this role, he ensures compliance with statutory requirements, executes full and open competitions, and administers complex contracts aligned with federal health policy objectives. His portfolio centers on direct health and medical insurance carrier services, encompassing risk-based managed care, provider network contracts, and administrative support services essential to federal health programs. Zanolli plays a critical role in delivering cost-effective, high-quality health coverage solutions through disciplined contract lifecycle management and rigorous performance oversight. Zanolli’s contracting approach emphasizes transparent, competitive solicitation processes under FAR Part 15, with a consistent preference for full and open competition. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, his procurement pattern indicates engagement with established health insurance carriers and third-party administrators capable of delivering large-scale, federally compliant benefit structures. His working relationships are characterized by adherence to contractual performance metrics, risk mitigation protocols, and post-award monitoring to ensure beneficiary access and service integrity. Zanolli’s acquisition strategy reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a focus on maximizing competition among qualified industry participants without socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes market-wide competition over targeted small business preferences, suggesting a belief in broad-based industry capability to meet mission-critical health insurance needs. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all awards remain subject to standard small business subcontracting plan requirements. His primary technical domain is NAICS 524114—Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers—where he specializes in procuring comprehensive health plan services, including underwriting, claims adjudication, provider contracting, and member services. Zanolli’s expertise lies in evaluating actuarial soundness, network adequacy, and regulatory compliance in health insurance contracts, ensuring federal programs receive robust, sustainable coverage solutions.