Symone Y. Collins

Symone Y. Collins serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-ft Gordon, a Department of the Army organization dedicated to advancing military scientific, forensic, and training capabilities. In this role, Collins manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions focused on specialized analytical laboratory equipment, professional development training, and mission-critical support services essential to national defense operations. Their work directly supports the agency’s mission to equip forensic laboratories with research-grade instrumentation, sustain cybersecurity infrastructure, and deliver targeted training for intelligence analysts. Collins routinely handles complex procurements under FAR Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and technical evaluation criteria to ensure mission readiness. Collins maintains active relationships with a select group of contractors, most notably Midlands Pressure Wash Services LLC, reflecting a recurring reliance on niche service providers for facility and equipment maintenance. Their contracting patterns indicate a preference for specialized vendors capable of delivering tailored solutions in laboratory support, security services, and equipment leasing, often requiring high levels of technical compliance and operational integration. Vendor partnerships are characterized by repeat engagements and a focus on reliability over scale, suggesting a deliberate strategy to build trusted, mission-aligned supplier relationships. A significant portion of Collins’ portfolio—55.6%—is set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting. While no single program dominates, the consistent use of total small business set-asides signals a strategic emphasis on fostering innovation and capacity within the small business community, particularly in technical and service-oriented sectors. The primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516), and Drycleaning and Laundry Services (812320), reflecting a unique blend of operational, scientific, and facility support needs. Collins specializes in procuring precision forensic instruments, training curricula for intelligence analysts, and specialized equipment leasing, underscoring deep expertise in dual-use technical domains that bridge military science and logistical sustainment.