Stacey M Polk

Stacey H. Polk serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of professional, scientific, and support services to meet organizational operational needs. In this role, she executes solicitations, evaluates proposals, and administers contracts in full compliance with federal procurement regulations, ensuring transparency, competition, and value for public funds. Her acquisitions primarily support administrative, technical, and institutional functions, with a strong emphasis on services requiring specialized expertise and compliance-driven vendor selection. Polk cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and organizational support providers. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms offering technical consulting, association management, and educational support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open solicitations balanced with targeted small business set-asides, fostering an inclusive marketplace and encouraging vendor diversity through structured procurement processes. Her set-aside preferences reveal a robust commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 1.8% are awarded through 8(a) competed programs, demonstrating active engagement with socioeconomic initiatives. The majority of her acquisitions—60.7%—are conducted as non-set-aside competitions, reflecting a balanced approach that prioritizes both broad competition and targeted socioeconomic goals. Polk’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (Miscellaneous Personal Services), 541990 (Other Professional Services), and 813910 (Business Associations), indicating expertise in securing administrative, operational, and professional support services. She frequently procures consulting, training, membership management, and facility support services, aligning with sectors that require nuanced vendor qualifications and service-level accountability. Her technical domain expertise lies in non-clinical, mission-enabling services that sustain institutional efficiency and organizational capacity.