Sara L. Matchie

Sara L. Matchie serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific, laboratory, and industrial supplies to support mission-critical operations. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities, including market research, solicitation development, contract award, and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness by securing high-precision equipment and technical services essential to research, diagnostics, and supply chain integrity. She routinely handles complex procurements involving technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and stringent quality controls, particularly in life sciences and analytical instrumentation domains. While specific contractor names are not available, Matchie maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with manufacturers and distributors specializing in analytical laboratory instruments, in-vitro diagnostics, and industrial supply chains. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and adherence to regulatory standards, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers capable of meeting stringent performance and compliance benchmarks. She frequently collaborates with both large-capacity manufacturers and small business vendors, prioritizing responsiveness and technical alignment over volume alone. Matchie demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 23.6% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are prominently reflected, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small manufacturers and service providers, aligning with federal goals for equitable contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in scientific instrumentation and diagnostic solutions. She also regularly acquires specialized livestock feed and industrial wholesale products, indicating a broad operational scope that bridges laboratory, veterinary, and supply chain needs. Her technical domain expertise lies in procuring precision-engineered equipment and regulated substances requiring strict compliance with FDA, OSHA, and EPA standards.