Shairy M. Cartagena

Shairy M. Cartagena is an Acquisition Specialist serving as a primary point of contact for procurement activities. In this role, they are responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and executing procurement strategies that support the agency's operational mission. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with the vast majority of requirements not designated as small business set-asides. There is a minimal percentage of activity dedicated to small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Their procurement focus is heavily concentrated within the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. The primary areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers. Additionally, their portfolio encompasses Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing, as well as various health and personal care retail and chemical product wholesale categories.