Shirlene M Smith

Shirlene M. Smith serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific and laboratory equipment, as well as related technical services. Her role is central to ensuring the agency’s operational readiness through timely and compliant procurement of high-precision analytical instruments and biological manufacturing inputs. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on technical specifications, performance-based requirements, and post-award oversight. Her acquisitions primarily support research, development, and quality control functions within highly regulated technical environments. While specific contractor names are not available, Smith’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers of analytical laboratory instruments and biological product suppliers, as well as specialized testing laboratories. She maintains a vendor ecosystem composed of both large-capability firms and small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical and regulatory standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance outcomes, technical validation, and supply chain reliability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors who demonstrate quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Smith’s contracting activity is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 95.8% of awards issued under full and open competition. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 4.2% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but deliberate commitment to small business participation. Her approach prioritizes market responsiveness and capability over socioeconomic classifications, yet she remains aligned with federal goals to expand small business access to technical procurement opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), where she acquires chromatography systems, spectrometers, and calibration equipment. She also regularly procures biological product manufacturing inputs (325414), specialized chemical preparations (325998), and independent testing services (541380). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in life sciences and analytical instrumentation procurement, requiring deep familiarity with FDA, EPA, and ISO compliance frameworks.