Paul E. Frailey

Paul E. Frailey is involved in procurement activities focused on the acquisition of specialized technical equipment and maintenance services. He supports the agency's mission by managing the procurement of precision instruments and the associated sustainment required for operational readiness. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement strategy with a significant emphasis on small business participation. A substantial portion of contracting activity is directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed requirements. Additionally, the agency utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides and occasional sole-source brand name acquisitions to meet specific technical requirements. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated on the manufacturing and maintenance of precision instrumentation. Primary areas of activity include analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing and the production of measuring and controlling devices. There is also a consistent requirement for commercial, industrial, electronic, and precision equipment repair and maintenance, as well as instruments used for measuring and controlling industrial process variables.