Melissa M Gentry

Meliaas M. Gentry serves as a Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the acquisition process and overseeing the procurement of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, they handle the administrative and legal requirements of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that acquisitions are executed in accordance with federal procurement regulations. Based on available data, Gentry's procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of acquisitions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller percentage competed via the 8(a) program. Their technical procurement focus is centered on specialized scientific and technical services. This includes a significant emphasis on the repair and maintenance of electronic and precision equipment, as well as research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Additionally, Gentry manages acquisitions for testing laboratory services, industrial gas manufacturing, and various other professional, scientific, and technical services.