Mary A Washington

Mary A. Washington serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and industrial product categories. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, conducting market research, and developing solicitation documents that align with mission needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision manufacturing and specialized equipment, with a focus on measuring devices, aircraft components, and specialty trade services. Washington ensures acquisitions are conducted transparently, competitively, and in accordance with FAR guidelines, supporting timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse base of manufacturers and specialty contractors, particularly those capable of producing technical instrumentation and aerospace subsystems. She fosters relationships with both large industrial suppliers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and rigorous source selection criteria. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise and robust quality control systems. Washington demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand market access for small manufacturers. A minor portion of her awards are designated as HUBZone set-asides, indicating targeted support for businesses in economically distressed areas. Her contracting approach balances broad competition with socioeconomic goals, ensuring equitable opportunity while maintaining acquisition integrity. Her primary NAICS focus centers on Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, underscoring expertise in precision instrumentation, fluid metering systems, and aerospace components. She routinely procures engineered products requiring compliance with military or industrial standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, test protocols, and supply chain reliability requirements in high-stakes manufacturing environments.