Soheila Maleki

Soheila Maleki supports the Agricultural Research Service’s Office of Acquisition and Procurement in securing mission-critical resources that advance U.S. agricultural science. She manages complex procurements for advanced laboratory instrumentation, precision environmental control systems, and infrastructure maintenance essential to field stations and experimental research sites. Her work directly enables data-driven scientific discovery by ensuring researchers have access to cutting-edge, high-precision equipment and resilient operational environments. She handles full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, with a focus on technical specifications that meet the rigorous demands of biological and physical science research. Maleki maintains consistent working relationships with specialized contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, and L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in laboratory facility upgrades, custom analytical system integration, and mission-critical maintenance services. Her procurement approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term operational reliability, often requiring collaboration with engineering and scientific staff to define precise requirements and evaluation criteria. Maleki’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a strategic focus on technical capability over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she evaluates all offers based on technical merit, past performance, and ability to meet stringent scientific and engineering standards. This approach ensures that procurement decisions align with the agency’s operational imperatives rather than socioeconomic targets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and life sciences), 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing), and 325414 (biological product manufacturing). She routinely procures mass spectrometers, climate-controlled growth chambers, automated sample processing systems, and specialized bioreactors—equipment critical to agricultural innovation. Her domain expertise spans laboratory automation, environmental monitoring systems, and precision instrumentation, positioning her as a key liaison between scientific needs and acquisition execution.