Misti Bussell

Misti Bussell serves as a primary procurement lead for the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical healthcare infrastructure, clinical equipment, and technical services essential to delivering culturally competent care to Native American communities. Her role centers on ensuring timely procurement of surgical and diagnostic instrumentation, facility upgrades, and precision medical support systems aligned with tribal health priorities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on compliance with Indian Health Service-specific mandates and statutory set-asides. Bussell maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DNI Mission Services LLC, McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, Razor Consulting Solutions, Inc., Lyday Construction LLC, and Valiosa LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of construction, technical consulting, and medical equipment supply expertise, with a pattern of re-engagement based on performance, reliability, and alignment with tribal health objectives. Her contracting approach prioritizes long-term vendor collaboration over transactional engagements, fostering accountability and mission continuity. Her procurement strategy is deeply rooted in socioeconomic empowerment, with nearly 38% of awards reserved under the Buy Indian Set-Aside authority, reflecting a robust commitment to tribal economic development. An additional 27.5% of contracts are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating sustained support for small business participation. While 8(a) and ISBEE set-asides are utilized selectively, her portfolio consistently prioritizes Indian-owned and tribally affiliated vendors as primary conduits for service delivery. Bussell’s technical focus lies predominantly in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), with significant activity in electronic equipment maintenance (811210) and professional technical services (541990). Her acquisitions center on high-precision medical devices, diagnostic tooling, and clinical support systems, underscoring her expertise in procuring specialized healthcare technology tailored to tribal health facility needs.