Melissa Harlon

Melissa Harlon serves as a Contract Specialist, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement actions to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, she ensures that the procurement process adheres to federal regulations while securing the necessary goods and services to meet the agency's mission objectives. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns indicate a significant commitment to small business participation. While a majority of acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, there is a substantial focus on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, as well as a targeted utilization of SDVOSB sole-source contracts. Her procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and technical services sectors. The primary focus is on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, complemented by Engineering Services and Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. Additionally, her portfolio includes the procurement of electrical installation and janitorial services.