Monica D. Chisolm

Monica D. Chisolm serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities within her organization. She specializes in complex technical procurements involving advanced instrumentation, sensing systems, and telecommunications infrastructure, frequently navigating FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisitions and Part 15 negotiated contracts. Her work supports the acquisition of precision equipment and integrated systems essential to national infrastructure and defense applications. Chisolm cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses with specialized technical expertise. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms capable of delivering high-precision measuring and control devices, navigation systems, and specialized communications equipment. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering transparent and results-driven partnerships across the industrial base. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes opportunities for small businesses to compete independently, aligning with federal goals to expand socioeconomic access in high-tech procurement. Though she does not typically utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent use of total small business set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster innovation and capacity-building among small manufacturers. Chisolm’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in precision instrumentation and aerospace-grade systems. She also frequently procures telecommunications and network infrastructure under NAICS 517919, indicating proficiency in emerging communications technologies. Her domain knowledge spans electro-optical sensors, control systems, and mission-critical data acquisition platforms, making her a key steward of technical acquisition excellence.