Maribel C. Fratina

Maribel C. Fratina serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions in support of critical healthcare and life sciences missions. She executes complex procurement actions in compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, ensuring timely delivery of high-value medical and analytical equipment. Her work directly supports mission-critical operations by securing specialized instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, and surgical supplies through competitive and set-aside mechanisms. Fratina’s acquisitions are characterized by technical rigor, regulatory adherence, and a focus on mission readiness across biomedical and laboratory domains. While specific contractor names are not available, Fratina maintains consistent relationships with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in medical device production, pharmaceutical preparation, and laboratory instrumentation. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor qualification, performance-based requirements, and compliance with quality standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulations. She engages with both large-capacity producers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, fostering a supplier ecosystem grounded in reliability and regulatory alignment. Fratina demonstrates a strong preference for small business participation, with nearly 30% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, prioritizing small businesses with the capacity to deliver specialized medical and analytical products. Though no other set-aside categories are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal goals to expand market access for qualified small firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring sterile, precision-engineered medical devices. She also regularly acquires pharmaceutical preparations, biological products, and analytical laboratory instruments, demonstrating specialized knowledge in life sciences supply chains. Fratina’s technical proficiency ensures that acquisitions meet clinical, regulatory, and operational standards essential to public health and biomedical research missions.