Mia Knepper

Mia Knepper serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific and laboratory equipment, biological products, and technical services to support critical operational needs. She plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely and compliant sourcing of mission-critical supplies. Her acquisitions typically involve complex technical requirements, including analytical instrumentation, biomanufacturing inputs, and research and development services, requiring close collaboration with technical stakeholders and vendor specialists to meet stringent performance and regulatory standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Mia maintains a procurement pattern characterized by broad vendor engagement across both large-capacity manufacturers and niche suppliers with technical expertise in life sciences and laboratory automation. She consistently evaluates proposals for technical capability, quality assurance compliance, and supply chain reliability, fostering relationships with vendors capable of meeting precise specifications for sensitive biological and analytical applications. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding and transparent evaluation processes to ensure value and regulatory adherence. Mia’s contracting profile reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in high-technology sectors. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business inclusion rather than targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, aligning with agency-wide goals to promote market competition while maintaining technical integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), each accounting for 30% of her portfolio. She also routinely procures specialized maintenance and technical services under NAICS 811219 and research services under NAICS 541712. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in life sciences and laboratory infrastructure, where precision, compliance, and innovation are paramount to mission success.