Sheila A. Zagata

Sheila A. Zagata serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex procurement actions within a federal technical acquisition environment. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while executing full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award administration and contract closeout. Her work supports mission-critical technology initiatives, with a focus on high-precision electronic systems and advanced instrumentation. Zagata routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15, prioritizing technical merit, cost realism, and schedule reliability in source selection decisions. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in current records, Zagata engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in electronic manufacturing and defense-grade instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry players with proven capabilities in printed circuit assembly and avionics system development. She maintains a results-driven approach to vendor performance management, emphasizing quality control, delivery timelines, and technical compliance throughout contract execution. Zagata’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency requirements that demand specialized technical expertise not typically available through small business set-asides. Her approach prioritizes capability over socioeconomic classification, ensuring the highest technical standards are met without compromising mission readiness. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334418 (Printed Circuit Assembly) and NAICS 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). She procures mission-critical components including embedded electronics, sensor arrays, guidance subsystems, and integrated avionics modules. Zagata’s technical acumen spans electronic manufacturing processes, MIL-STD compliance, and RF/EMC testing standards, positioning her as a trusted expert in high-reliability electronic systems procurement.