Teresa Arzola

Teresa Arzola serves as a Contract Specialist, playing a key role in the agency's procurement mission through the administration and execution of various acquisition requirements. As a primary contact for contracting actions, she is responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle to ensure the agency meets its operational needs through formal and informal acquisition methods. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with a significant emphasis on supporting diverse business entities. A substantial portion of the agency's procurement activity is directed toward Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Additionally, the agency utilizes various small business set-asides and occasionally engages in sole-source acquisitions when only a single responsible source can provide specialized reagents and maintenance services. The agency's procurement landscape is heavily concentrated within the medical and life sciences manufacturing sectors. Technical expertise is focused on the acquisition of surgical and medical instruments, electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus, and surgical appliances and supplies. Furthermore, the agency frequently procures in-vitro diagnostic substances and requires specialized electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance services to support its technical operations.