Shylonda Y. Minter

Shylonda Y. Minter serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while aligning procurements with agency mission needs. Her portfolio primarily consists of complex technical acquisitions involving precision medical and analytical instruments, with a strong emphasis on ensuring competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. She routinely handles both sealed bidding and negotiated procurements, often coordinating with technical evaluators and program managers to define clear performance requirements and evaluation criteria. While specific contractor names are not available, Minter maintains a broad network of vendors across advanced manufacturing and laboratory equipment sectors. Her contracting patterns reflect engagement with both large-capability manufacturers and small business suppliers, fostering a competitive marketplace through open competition and targeted set-asides. She prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust source selection documentation, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor accountability and mission readiness. Minter demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 17.8% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small firms. She does not appear to favor specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead focusing on broad small business eligibility under the Total Small Business Set-Aside authority. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring diagnostic, monitoring, and testing equipment for clinical and research environments. She also regularly acquires precision instruments under NAICS 334513 and audio/video equipment under 334310, indicating a technical domain spanning healthcare, laboratory science, and data acquisition systems. Her work supports mission-critical operations requiring high-reliability, calibrated, and FDA-regulated devices.