Mica L Stark

Mica J. Stark serves as a Contract Negotiator responsible for facilitating the acquisition of specialized technical and manufacturing services across federal programs. In this role, Stark leads the negotiation, evaluation, and award phases of competitive procurements, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with agency mission objectives. Their work centers on complex, non-standardized contracts requiring technical diligence, often involving engineering design, scientific research, and niche manufacturing solutions. Stark plays a pivotal role in bridging technical requirements with contractual terms, ensuring deliverables meet performance standards while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. Stark engages with a diverse array of vendors, primarily engineering consultancies, R&D firms, and specialized manufacturers, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in transparency and performance-based outcomes. While no single contractor dominates their portfolio, Stark consistently works with firms possessing deep domain expertise in physical sciences and advanced manufacturing processes. Their negotiation style emphasizes value-driven outcomes, risk mitigation, and clear performance metrics, encouraging innovation while maintaining strict adherence to procurement integrity standards. Stark’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, though it does not preclude participation from small businesses—only that such participation is not a mandated requirement in these acquisitions. Their approach prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic set-asides, aligning with mission-critical needs where specialized expertise outweighs programmatic diversity goals. The primary NAICS categories under Stark’s purview include 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, except Biotechnology). These reflect a consistent demand for custom-engineered components, applied scientific research, and technical consulting services. Stark’s expertise lies in procuring high-precision, low-volume manufacturing and R&D deliverables that support advanced technological development, often requiring tailored contract structures and performance-based incentives.