Siobhan Frongillo

Mattie S. Buford serves as a Contracting Officer within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 1, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical equipment and technical services essential to national security and public safety. She specializes in procuring advanced communications systems, CBRN defense gear, protective apparel, and specialized medical devices for federal agencies operating in high-risk environments. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with GSA’s mandate to support first responders, military units, and federal emergency response teams with reliable, compliant, and technologically advanced solutions. Buford manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring adherence to FAR regulations and agency-specific mission requirements. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Buford maintains robust working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including mid-tier defense contractors, niche manufacturers of sensing and monitoring equipment, and technical service providers specializing in system integration and field support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, rigorous technical evaluations, and vendor accountability to ensure mission readiness and interoperability across federal operations. Buford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her portfolio allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 10% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB). Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, qualified firms while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and compliance. She actively promotes participation from small businesses in technical fields critical to national defense. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring sensors, detection systems, and environmental monitoring equipment. Secondary emphasis on NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications) underscores her involvement in secure, resilient communications infrastructure. Buford’s technical domain expertise centers on CBRN defense systems, wearable protective technologies, and mission-critical instrumentation used in hazardous operational environments.