Shane Little

Shane Little serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific and laboratory equipment, supporting mission-critical operations within a federal entity. He plays a pivotal role in executing procurements aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring compliance, competitive bidding, and timely delivery of high-precision instruments. His portfolio primarily encompasses analytical laboratory instrumentation and related technical services, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance requirements, and vendor certification standards. Shane’s work directly enables research, testing, and quality assurance functions essential to the agency’s operational objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Shane maintains consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in analytical instrumentation manufacturing and laboratory support services. He fosters relationships with both large-scale manufacturers and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical and compliance benchmarks. His procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive sourcing, and vendor performance tracking, ensuring that acquisitions meet both operational needs and regulatory requirements. Shane demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 33.3% of his acquisitions designated for small business participation. His preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for certified small disadvantaged businesses. While the majority of his procurements remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of set-asides underscores a proactive effort to promote equitable access and diversify the supplier base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where he acquires spectrometers, chromatographs, and other precision analytical devices. He also procures specialized maintenance and calibration services under NAICS 811219 and biological product manufacturing equipment under NAICS 325414. This technical specialization positions him as a subject matter expert in scientific instrumentation procurement, requiring close collaboration with laboratory scientists and technical evaluators to define performance-based requirements.