Misty Billy

Misty Billy serves as a Contracting Officer, managing the acquisition process and overseeing the procurement of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, they are responsible for the administration of contracts and ensuring that procurement activities align with federal regulations and agency requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data shows a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, including Total Small Business Set-Asides. Notably, there is a specific focus on Indian-centric socioeconomic categories, including Buy Indian and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-asides, as well as allocations for Women-Owned Small Businesses. The technical focus of these procurements is heavily concentrated in the medical and laboratory sectors. Primary areas of expertise include the acquisition of analytical laboratory instruments, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. Additionally, the procurement patterns indicate a significant focus on testing laboratory services and the procurement of services from offices of physicians.