Danford-Leaf, Tamanica

Tamanica Danford-Leaf serves as a Small Business Specialist, focusing on the integration and advocacy of small business entities within the agency's procurement mission. In this role, they are responsible for identifying opportunities to maximize small business participation and ensuring that acquisition strategies align with federal small business goals. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant commitment to small business participation, with nearly 30% of procurement activity designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, the agency utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides for a portion of its acquisitions, while the majority of contracts remain open to full and open competition. The agency's procurement focus is heavily weighted toward the medical and technical manufacturing sectors. Primary industry focus areas include the manufacturing of surgical appliances, supplies, and medical instruments, as well as dental equipment and supplies. The agency also procures measuring and controlling device manufacturing and security systems services.