Stefanie Atene

Stefanie L. Atene serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing federal acquisitions aligned with mission-critical operational needs, particularly within health and environmental service domains. She executes procurements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), ensuring compliance with socioeconomic goals and regulatory frameworks. Her role centers on sourcing specialized medical, sanitation, and technical supplies through competitive bidding, sole-source justifications, and set-aside programs. Atene’s acquisitions support public health infrastructure, waste management systems, and clinical operations, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications and vendor qualification standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Atene maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large-capacity manufacturers and small businesses certified under federal socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect consistent collaboration with suppliers capable of delivering compliant, high-volume medical consumables, hazardous waste handling equipment, and industrial cleaning products. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated capacity for quality assurance, regulatory adherence, and timely delivery, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance metrics and contract compliance. Atene exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 39% of her awards directed toward small business and Native American-focused set-asides. The Buy Indian Set-Aside (24.3%) and Total Small Business Set-Aside (13.3%) are primary vehicles for promoting economic development among underserved communities, particularly those served by Indian Health Services. Additional support for Indian Economic Enterprise and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-asides underscores her alignment with federal priorities to empower tribal economies and sovereign procurement pathways. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 339113 (surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing), reflecting expertise in medical device procurement, followed by NAICS 811219 (other personal care services), which encompasses sanitation and hygiene product sourcing. She also regularly acquires hazardous waste collection services (562112) and detergents (325611), demonstrating technical fluency in environmental health and clinical supply chains. Her domain expertise spans regulatory compliance in medical device manufacturing, infection control standards, and sustainable waste management practices.