Nancy L. Matherne

Nancy L. Matherne serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of specialized industrial components critical to national infrastructure and defense systems. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on technical goods requiring precise engineering specifications and quality assurance protocols. Her work supports mission-critical supply chains by aligning acquisition strategy with operational readiness requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Matherne maintains a robust network of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in precision mechanical components. She engages with both large industrial firms and small business vendors, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in technical transparency and performance accountability. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive fairness, rigorous evaluation criteria, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, ensuring that vendor partnerships are built on reliability, quality control, and delivery consistency. Matherne demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently reserves 16.7% of her portfolio for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in high-precision manufacturing sectors. Her approach balances broad market access with targeted socioeconomic goals, ensuring that qualified small businesses have equitable opportunities to compete for technically demanding contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332991 (Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing) and 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in sourcing high-tolerance mechanical components used in heavy machinery, aerospace, and industrial automation systems. She specializes in procuring engineered parts requiring strict dimensional controls, material certifications, and compliance with industry standards such as ANSI, ISO, and SAE, demonstrating advanced technical fluency in mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.