Mary A. Amps

Mary A. Amps serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of professional, technical, and communications-related services. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through transparent, competitive contracting practices. Her acquisitions typically involve complex service-based requirements, including custom software development, broadcasting equipment procurement, and support for creative and technical professionals. Amps ensures all procurements align with statutory requirements, risk mitigation standards, and performance-based acquisition principles. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in available data, Amps routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, from large prime contractors to specialized small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize innovation and value. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open competition without set-asides. She maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, encouraging both established firms and emerging market participants to compete for opportunities. Amps demonstrates a moderate but intentional commitment to small business participation, with 13.3% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for qualified small firms within her acquisition portfolio. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in technical services and communications infrastructure. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep engagement with creative, digital, and IT-enabled solutions. Amps brings specialized knowledge in procuring complex, non-standardized technical services requiring nuanced statement of work development and performance measurement frameworks.