Mary Dean

Charlene Dean serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She specializes in complex procurements spanning aviation training, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial maintenance services, often navigating technical requirements tied to defense and federal operational readiness. Her role is central to executing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and performance oversight, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities while upholding fiscal responsibility and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Dean maintains a broad network of vendors across aerospace, training, and industrial equipment sectors, fostering relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contract compliance, ensuring vendors meet technical and regulatory standards. She consistently engages with firms capable of delivering specialized aviation and machinery solutions, encouraging innovation and reliability in supplier performance. Dean demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate preference for socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses, though she does not rely heavily on specialized set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Instead, her portfolio prioritizes broad-based small business inclusion, aligning with agency goals to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611512 (Flight Training), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 511130 (Publishing Industries, except Internet), each representing approximately 15% of her activity. She also regularly procures construction machinery (333120) and commercial/industrial repair services (811310), indicating expertise in both aviation systems and heavy equipment maintenance. Dean’s technical domain spans flight education infrastructure, aircraft component supply chains, and industrial support services, making her a key player in sustaining operational readiness across multiple federal mission areas.