Mary Simon

Mary Simon serves as the primary procurement lead for the Bemidji Sub-area of the Indian Health Service, within the Department of Health and Human Services, where she manages acquisitions critical to delivering culturally competent health services to Native American communities. Her role centers on sourcing clinical support services, infrastructure enhancements, and operational resources that align with tribal health priorities. She oversees a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning professional, technical, and support services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of health equity. Her acquisitions directly enable the delivery of dental, preventive, and community-based care through strategic vendor partnerships and targeted set-asides. Mary consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting authorities unique to Indian Health Service operations, with a strong preference for Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides, reflecting a deep commitment to tribal economic development. She also frequently utilizes the Buy Indian Act authorities, reinforcing self-determination and local capacity building. While non-set-aside acquisitions account for over half of her portfolio, her contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate and sustained emphasis on tribal-owned and Native-serving businesses, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in trust and cultural alignment. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including Temporary Help Services and All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, supporting staffing and specialized clinical support functions. She also procures food service contractors and software publishing services to enhance operational continuity and digital health capabilities. Her expertise lies in acquiring integrated support solutions that sustain frontline health delivery in remote tribal settings, with particular attention to technology-enabled care models and workforce development services that meet the unique needs of IHS service units.