Mary Shifflett

Mary Shifflett serves in a secondary role within her agency, supporting the procurement mission through the administration and execution of government contracts. In this capacity, she assists in the acquisition process to ensure the agency meets its operational requirements through strategic sourcing and contract management. The agency's procurement landscape shows a preference for open competition, with a significant portion of awards designated as no set-aside. The office also utilizes sole-source procurement for specialized requirements, such as those involving Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. at Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay. The agency demonstrates a commitment to small business participation, with over a quarter of its contracting activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. This indicates a consistent effort to integrate small business entities into the agency's supply chain and socioeconomic contracting goals. The agency's procurement focus is heavily weighted toward technical and medical support services. Primary areas of expertise include electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, as well as the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments and irradiation apparatus. Additionally, the agency procures linen supply services and commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing.