Marline R McCord

Marline R. McCord serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical procurements involving analytical instrumentation, computer systems, medical equipment, and electromechanical components. McCord’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance technical precision with competitive fairness, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to refine performance specifications and evaluation criteria. While specific contractor names are not available, McCord maintains a broad network of vendors across manufacturing and wholesale distribution sectors, engaging both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of acquisitions conducted under full and open procedures. She fosters collaborative relationships with industry participants through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and responsive clarification processes, ensuring transparency and market engagement. McCord demonstrates a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation, with 12.5% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic alignment with socioeconomic goals, prioritizing opportunities for qualified small manufacturers and wholesalers without over-reliance on narrow socioeconomically targeted programs. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesaling), 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), and 423450 (medical equipment wholesaling). This technical portfolio reflects deep expertise in procuring high-precision scientific instruments, computing hardware, industrial motors, and diagnostic medical devices, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical specifications, supply chain dynamics, and federal testing and certification standards.