Sharla Magana

Sharla Magana serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions aligned with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—focusing on high-priority services in health insurance and professional development. Her work ensures timely and compliant acquisition of critical capabilities that support public health infrastructure and workforce training initiatives. Magana’s portfolio emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies, ensuring accountability and value for taxpayer investments. Magana cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, particularly those specializing in health insurance carrier services and organizational training solutions. She engages with both large industry providers and small business contractors, fostering competitive bidding environments while encouraging innovation and service excellence. Her procurement approach prioritizes transparency, fair competition, and long-term vendor collaboration, ensuring that contract performance aligns with operational needs and regulatory standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Magana consistently applies set-aside authorities to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Nearly half of her awards are reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), reflecting a deliberate commitment to empowering veteran entrepreneurs. Her balanced approach—equally split between set-aside and open competitions—demonstrates both a dedication to small business growth and a pragmatic focus on securing qualified, capable vendors. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She specializes in acquiring health plan administration services, claims processing systems, and customized leadership and compliance training programs. Magana brings deep technical familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks and adult learning methodologies, ensuring that contracted solutions meet stringent federal standards while driving measurable improvements in service delivery and workforce readiness.