Molly A DeFrates

Molly A. DeFrates serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized measuring and controlling devices across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical technical requirements through timely, transparent, and competitive contracting processes. Her acquisitions primarily involve precision instrumentation, sensors, and automated control systems used in scientific, industrial, and regulatory applications. DeFrates plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with agency operational needs, ensuring that all purchases meet technical specifications, quality standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. While specific contractor names are not available, DeFrates maintains a procurement environment that prioritizes engagement with small business vendors capable of delivering high-precision manufacturing and technical support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in calibration, quality assurance, and regulatory certification for measuring devices. She fosters collaborative relationships with suppliers who can provide responsive technical documentation, traceable manufacturing processes, and post-sale support, ensuring sustained operational reliability of procured systems. DeFrates exhibits a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent approach ensures that small businesses—including those owned by women, veterans, and economically disadvantaged individuals—have equitable access to federal opportunities. Her procurement strategy actively promotes competition among small manufacturers, reinforcing the government’s goal of broadening supplier diversity and strengthening the domestic industrial base. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, encompassing the procurement of analog and digital instrumentation, process control systems, environmental monitoring equipment, and calibration standards. She specializes in acquiring devices that require stringent accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with NIST-traceable standards, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, test protocols, and industry certifications such as ISO 9001 and ANSI/ISA standards.