Nitaya Prater

Nitaya Prater is a procurement professional focused on managing a diverse portfolio of acquisitions. Their role involves overseeing the procurement process to ensure the agency meets its operational requirements through strategic sourcing and contract management. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside requirements applied to the majority of actions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a significant portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides and a smaller percentage specifically allocated to Women-Owned Small Businesses. The industry focus for these acquisitions is diverse, with a primary emphasis on the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Additional technical domain expertise is evident in the procurement of engineering services, professional, scientific, and technical services, boat building, and specialized services for the elderly and persons with disabilities.