Nancy M. Norton

Nancy M. Norton serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her work supports critical mission objectives by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of specialized scientific and technical services and manufacturing capabilities. She routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, with a focus on high-precision analytical instruments, pharmaceutical formulations, and professional consulting services requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Norton collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including established manufacturers of laboratory instrumentation and pharmaceutical preparation firms, as well as niche professional service providers offering scientific consulting and technical analysis. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, fostering a transparent marketplace where qualified suppliers compete on technical merit and past performance. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in regulated environments and quality systems compliant with FDA and ISO standards. Her set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 96% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation through targeted Total Small Business Set-Asides and occasional 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes mission needs while fulfilling statutory obligations to promote economic opportunity. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy reflects a pragmatic commitment to small business inclusion without compromising procurement integrity. Norton’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), 325412 (pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing), and 541990/541690 (professional and scientific consulting services). She specializes in acquiring advanced diagnostic equipment, biopharmaceutical production inputs, and technical advisory services supporting research and development in regulated industries, requiring deep familiarity with GMP, GLP, and federal compliance frameworks.