Talisa Spottswood

Talisa Spottswood serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements in advanced technology and scientific instrumentation sectors. She plays a pivotal role in executing full-cycle acquisition processes—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical agency objectives. Her portfolio centers on high-precision equipment and R&D services essential to national scientific and technical infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy, risk mitigation, and timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Spottswood maintains a balanced procurement approach that engages both large-tier manufacturers and small business innovators. Her working relationships reflect a strategic emphasis on vendor diversity, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized instrumentation, semiconductor components, and analytical lab systems. She consistently prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and regulatory compliance in vendor selection, ensuring robust competition and reliable supply chain outcomes. Spottswood demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 37.1% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on enabling small businesses to compete for high-value technical contracts without reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This approach underscores her dedication to broadening market access for small firms while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), and 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing), with additional emphasis on NAICS 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). She regularly procures precision test equipment, signal analysis systems, semiconductor components, and specialized R&D services, demonstrating deep expertise in electronics, metrology, and scientific instrumentation domains.