Sylvia K. Meminger

Sylvia K. Meminger serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to secure essential food supply services. Her acquisitions primarily involve commercial food manufacturing and distribution, with a focus on high-volume, regulated commodities requiring strict adherence to food safety and quality control standards. Meminger works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define clear performance metrics and ensure contract deliverables align with operational needs. Her contractor relationships are centered on commercial food producers with established manufacturing capabilities and robust quality assurance systems. She regularly engages with suppliers capable of meeting federal food safety requirements under the USDA and FDA frameworks, fostering partnerships with firms that demonstrate consistent performance, scalability, and supply chain reliability. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her work supports a stable base of vendors with proven capacity in bulk food production and just-in-time delivery logistics. Meminger’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition among qualified commercial suppliers rather than reserving opportunities for socioeconomic categories. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach ensures broad market access and encourages participation from firms of all sizes that meet technical and regulatory thresholds. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) and 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in procuring baked goods, dairy products, and related shelf-stable food items. She specializes in acquisitions requiring compliance with federal nutrition standards, cold chain logistics, and allergen control protocols, demonstrating technical fluency in food manufacturing processes and regulatory compliance frameworks.