Mary Shifflett

Mary Shifflett serves as a Procurement Analyst at the W6QK Lad Contr Office within the Department of the Army, where she supports the acquisition of critical industrial maintenance, specialized manufacturing, and technical support services essential to sustaining Army platforms. Her role centers on executing complex procurements for high-value mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, timely contract actions. She manages the full lifecycle of solicitations—from market research and requirement validation to source selection and contract award—focusing on technical services that maintain and modernize mission-critical infrastructure. Shifflett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including FIBER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP INC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, CRW CORP, FERRELLGAS, L.P., and EDGE TECHNOLOGY DISTRIBUTORS, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in industrial systems maintenance, precision instrumentation, and specialized logistics support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting patterns show a strong orientation toward open competition, with 81.8% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, with 18.2% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both mission needs and broad vendor access. Shifflett’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 333415 (heating and refrigeration equipment), NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), NAICS 541380 (testing laboratories), and NAICS 541620 (environmental consulting), underscoring her expertise in procuring precision testing equipment, environmental compliance services, and industrial climate control systems. Her technical domain spans electromechanical maintenance, laboratory instrumentation calibration, and industrial systems diagnostics, requiring deep familiarity with federal technical specifications and military standards.