Sharmaine Fagan

Sharmaine Fagan supports the National Institutes of Health Office of Acquisition and Logistics Operations (OALO) in executing strategic procurements that advance biomedical research capabilities. She manages the acquisition of high-precision analytical laboratory instruments, electromedical devices, and specialized research services critical to NIH’s scientific mission. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-critical equipment and technical support services that enable cutting-edge life sciences research, with a focus on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with agency research priorities. Fagan maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including Foreign Policy Research Institute Inc. and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., partnering with firms capable of delivering complex, customized solutions in analytical instrumentation and precision manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with suppliers who can meet stringent scientific and engineering specifications for research environments. Her procurement portfolio reflects a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of her awards designated as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She also leverages local area set-asides under FAR 26.2 to support regional economic development, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting that prioritizes both capability and diversity in the vendor base. Fagan’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where she procures mass spectrometers, chromatography systems, and other diagnostic equipment. She also regularly engages contractors in custom computer programming (541511) and research and development services (541715), supporting data analysis platforms and laboratory automation systems. Her expertise spans the intersection of advanced instrumentation, software integration, and maintenance services, ensuring NIH labs remain equipped with state-of-the-art, compliant technologies.