Monica Ven Douern

Monica Ven Douern serves as a Procurement Technician responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and solicitation development to contract administration and closeout. Within her agency’s procurement framework, she plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. Her daily responsibilities include drafting RFQs, evaluating technical proposals, coordinating with program offices, and maintaining accurate contract documentation. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions in scientific and technical domains, focusing on research and development support, data analysis, and engineering consulting services. While specific contractor names are not available, Monica maintains consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors, including both large primes and small businesses, particularly those with expertise in physical, engineering, and life sciences R&D. Her working relationships emphasize responsiveness, technical competency, and regulatory adherence, fostering collaborative partnerships that align with agency mission objectives. She actively participates in pre-solicitation outreach and vendor outreach events to ensure market awareness and competitive bidding. Monica’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 16.7% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to federal missions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, excluding Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), which accounts for two-thirds of her activity, followed by NAICS 541712 and 511210. She regularly procures scientific research services, laboratory support, engineering analysis, and software development for technical applications, demonstrating specialized expertise in science-driven, non-biotech R&D domains.