Teresa A. Baughman

Teresa A. Baughman serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in scientific and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing mission-critical research objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and performance monitoring—primarily supporting high-value, specialized R&D initiatives. Her work is central to fulfilling the agency’s mission of advancing scientific innovation through strategic sourcing, with a focus on engineering, physical, and life sciences research. Baughman routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, emphasizing technical merit, cost realism, and performance-based outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Baughman engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including academic research institutions, private-sector R&D firms, and specialized service providers capable of delivering advanced scientific solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for experienced contractors with proven technical capabilities in laboratory operations, data analysis, and experimental design, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Baughman demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 95% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on full and open competition. However, she consistently reserves 5% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to high-technical-demand contracts. This balanced approach prioritizes competition while affirming support for small business participation in niche scientific markets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—where she acquires services such as laboratory testing, clinical trial support, engineering prototyping, and scientific consulting. A smaller portion of her portfolio includes veterinary services under NAICS 541940, reflecting a specialized interest in animal health research. Baughman’s expertise centers on procuring technically complex, non-commodity services requiring deep domain knowledge and rigorous evaluation criteria.