Merlinda Labaco

Merlinda Labaco serves in a secondary procurement role, providing support for the agency's acquisition mission. In this capacity, they contribute to the administrative and operational execution of contracts, ensuring that procurement actions align with organizational requirements and regulatory standards. The agency's contracting landscape shows a strong preference for full and open competition, with the majority of awards designated as No Set-Aside. However, there is a consistent commitment to small business participation, with a portion of acquisitions specifically reserved for total small business set-asides. The agency's procurement activity is heavily concentrated in technical and specialized service sectors. A primary focus is placed on electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance, alongside the manufacturing of analytical laboratory instruments and in-vitro diagnostic substances. Additionally, the agency procures medical laboratory services and professional drycleaning and laundry services.