Mindy G. Guida

Mindy G. Guida serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing acquisitions in support of critical hardware manufacturing requirements for federal operations. Her work centers on the acquisition of precision-engineered components and industrial fasteners, ensuring mission-critical systems remain fully supported through reliable, compliant sourcing. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by aligning procurement activities with federal contracting regulations, particularly under FAR Part 19, and ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity hardware to meet operational readiness standards. Guida maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers and manufacturers, primarily engaging with firms specializing in metal fabrication, precision machining, and fastener production. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industrial vendors with proven quality control systems, ISO certifications, and defense supply chain experience. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, often leveraging blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to streamline recurring requirements. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 88% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently reserves 12% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for small manufacturers. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on broad-based small business participation through general small business set-asides that encourage competition among qualified small manufacturers. Guida’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), where she sources structural components, brackets, housings, and custom-fabricated hardware. A secondary focus on NAICS 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) reflects her need for standardized yet mission-critical fastening systems. Her technical expertise spans materials specification, drawing interpretation, and military standards compliance, ensuring all procured items meet rigorous performance and durability requirements for defense and government infrastructure applications.