Mary E. Uptergrove

Mary E. Uptergrove serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced technology and industrial systems. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical equipment and systems. Her portfolio primarily encompasses procurement of radio and television broadcasting equipment, aerospace and navigation systems, and precision industrial instrumentation. Uptergrove oversees full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring technical requirements are met and acquisition strategies align with national security and operational readiness objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly identifiable in available records, Uptergrove maintains a robust network of vendors specializing in electronics manufacturing, avionics, and measurement instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with both large primes and small businesses capable of delivering high-reliability, precision-engineered systems. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in technical transparency, performance accountability, and regulatory compliance, often leveraging competitive bidding and performance-based contracting methods to drive innovation and value. Uptergrove demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 39% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small manufacturers, particularly those with expertise in specialized technical domains. Though no other set-aside categories are dominant in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to expand the supplier base and promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 334220 (radio and television broadcasting equipment), 334511 (aeronautical and navigation systems), and related instrumentation manufacturing categories. She regularly procures radar systems, communication transceivers, process control instruments, and electrical test equipment—products requiring stringent performance standards and technical certification. Uptergrove’s expertise spans the intersection of defense, aerospace, and industrial automation markets, making her a key liaison between technical stakeholders and acquisition teams.