Megan Ault

Megan Ault serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical and scientific domains, with a strong emphasis on analytical instrumentation and information technology services. She plays a critical role in executing agency mission objectives through the strategic sourcing of specialized equipment and technical support solutions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision laboratory instruments and custom software development, aligning with federal requirements for reliability, compliance, and technical innovation. She navigates the full acquisition lifecycle—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency-specific operational needs. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with manufacturers and service providers in the analytical instrumentation and IT services sectors. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she regularly engages with mid-sized and small businesses capable of delivering certified, high-performance laboratory equipment and tailored computer programming solutions. Her contracting approach favors competitive, open solicitations, with a preference for vendors demonstrating technical expertise, quality assurance certifications, and proven track records in regulated environments. Megan exhibits a clear preference for open, non-set-aside procurements, with 89.1% of her awards issued without socioeconomic restrictions. However, she consistently integrates small business opportunities into her acquisition strategy, allocating approximately 9.2% of her portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and a modest but intentional 0.8% each to Women-Owned Small Businesses and 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to broad market access while maintaining technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring chromatography systems, spectrometers, and other lab-grade equipment. She also frequently acquires custom programming services (NAICS 541511) and other computer-related support (NAICS 541519), demonstrating proficiency in both hardware and software integration within scientific and research environments.