Mary C Grasson

Mary C. Grasson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through 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 professional, scientific, and technical services, as well as specialty trade contracting, with a focus on delivering high-value, compliant solutions that support operational readiness and infrastructure needs. Grasson routinely handles competitive solicitations under both full and open competition and set-aside authorities, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and strategic sourcing. While specific contractor names are not available, Grasson maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, specialty trade contractors, and professional services firms. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach between established service providers and emerging small business entrants, fostering competition and innovation. She prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust market research, and post-award performance oversight to ensure accountability and mission alignment across vendor partnerships. Grasson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition (66.7%), yet she actively leverages set-aside authorities to promote small business participation. Nearly a third of her awards are reserved for small businesses, including 21.2% under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), 9.1% under 8(a) competed programs, and 3.0% for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved business communities while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Her primary NAICS focus includes All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990), Facilities Support Services (561210), and Specialty Trade Contractors in plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning (238220), as well as custom computer programming services (541511). This specialization indicates deep expertise in procuring technical support, facility maintenance, and IT services, aligning with modern government operational demands across both physical and digital infrastructure domains.