Rose L. Tennin

Rose L. Tennin serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized medical, laboratory, and infrastructure equipment critical to public health and safety operations. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating timely delivery of high-precision goods and services. Her acquisitions span diagnostic instruments, surgical tools, and environmental control systems, requiring deep technical understanding of manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks. She works closely with technical stakeholders to define requirements, evaluate vendor capabilities, and execute competitive solicitations under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures. Tennin maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of suppliers, including manufacturers of in-vitro diagnostic substances, analytical laboratory instruments, and medical device producers, as well as plumbing and HVAC contractors supporting facility operations. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical competency, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability, often engaging vendors through sealed bidding and request for proposals. She prioritizes vendors with proven track records in regulated environments and maintains consistent communication to ensure contract performance and compliance. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and value-driven outcomes. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 12.5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, consistently awarding contracts to qualified small manufacturers and service providers without favoring specific socioeconomic categories. Tennin’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325413 (in-vitro diagnostic substances), 339112 (surgical and medical instruments), 334516 (analytical laboratory instruments), and 334517 (irradiation apparatus), reflecting her expertise in life sciences and healthcare technology domains. She also procures specialized plumbing and HVAC systems under 238220 to support facility infrastructure. Her technical acumen enables her to evaluate complex specifications for precision instrumentation, sterilization compliance, and environmental control systems, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous operational and regulatory standards.