Monica D. Shaw

Monica D. Shaw serves as a procurement specialist focused on high-precision scientific and technical acquisitions, driving the acquisition of advanced analytical instrumentation and specialized professional services critical to federal research and development missions. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with particular emphasis on laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and custom software solutions. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical technologies by aligning procurement strategies with agency scientific priorities, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance-based requirements and evaluate vendor capabilities through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procedures. Her contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments and firms providing scientific consulting services, including both large-scale industrial suppliers and niche technology providers. She engages with vendors across the full spectrum of capability levels, prioritizing technical compliance, quality assurance, and delivery reliability over volume-based sourcing. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven track records in regulated environments, particularly those capable of supporting complex compliance and validation protocols. Monica’s contracting activity reflects a strong orientation toward open competition, with 96.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, indicating a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition. The remaining 3.2% are awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. Her approach aligns with FAR 19.5 guidelines, favoring broad-based small business access where technical specifications permit, but prioritizing capability and performance when specialized expertise is essential. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring chromatography systems, spectrometers, and other lab-based diagnostic tools. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 541990 and 541511, indicating proficiency in managing contracts for scientific analysis, data modeling, and custom software development supporting laboratory automation and regulatory compliance workflows.