Tawana M. Parker

Tawana M. Parker serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of specialized scientific, laboratory, and medical equipment essential to public health and research operations. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. Her acquisitions primarily support the development and testing of biological products, chemical preparations, and electromedical devices, aligning with critical public health infrastructure needs. She operates with a strong emphasis on regulatory adherence, competitive bidding, and timely delivery of mission-critical supplies. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and testing service providers operating in highly regulated technical domains. She maintains relationships with vendors capable of meeting stringent quality control, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and laboratory accreditation standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical capability, supply chain reliability, and compliance with FDA and ISO regulatory frameworks, fostering long-term partnerships with suppliers who demonstrate proven expertise in niche scientific and medical manufacturing. Tawana’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92.3% of acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing market-wide competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses in technical fields where capacity is limited. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 325414 (Biological Product Manufacturing), followed by testing laboratories (541380), miscellaneous chemical manufacturing (325998), and electromedical apparatus production (334510). She routinely procures research-grade reagents, diagnostic precursors, laboratory instrumentation, and therapeutic device components, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical requirements of biomedical and life sciences supply chains.