Mary Ann Flinders

Mary Ann Flinders serves as a Small Business Specialist, playing a critical role in advancing federal procurement goals through inclusive contracting practices. In this capacity, she provides strategic guidance on small business outreach, eligibility verification, and compliance with socioeconomic program requirements. Her work ensures that small businesses have equitable access to federal contracting opportunities, aligning with the broader mission of fostering competition and innovation across the procurement landscape. She typically handles acquisitions within the miscellaneous manufacturing sector, supporting the development and procurement of specialized industrial products and components that require precise technical specifications and small business participation. While no specific contractor relationships are currently documented, Flinders actively engages with a broad network of small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB. Her approach emphasizes capacity building and mentorship, fostering long-term partnerships between small manufacturers and federal agencies. She works closely with procurement teams to identify opportunities where small business set-asides can be effectively applied, ensuring that contracting actions are structured to maximize participation without compromising technical requirements. Flinders demonstrates a strong commitment to small business inclusion, with 100% of her procurement activity designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a preference for full and open competition while still ensuring robust small business participation through subcontracting plans and supplier diversity initiatives. Her focus remains on creating pathways for small manufacturers to compete on equal footing, leveraging programmatic tools to enhance visibility and access. Her primary industry focus is NAICS 339999 — All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing — encompassing a wide array of custom-fabricated, low-volume, and specialized manufactured goods. This includes components for medical devices, industrial machinery, and technical instrumentation, requiring deep domain expertise in production processes, quality control standards, and supply chain resilience. Flinders brings specialized knowledge in evaluating technical proposals and ensuring compliance with manufacturing specifications critical to federal operational needs.