Theresa MacPherson

Theresa MacPherson serves in a secondary role within her organization, supporting the agency's procurement mission and acquisition lifecycle. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement strategy with a significant emphasis on small business participation. Total Small Business Set-Asides account for 37.7% of the agency's contracting activity, while 8(a) Sole Source awards represent 4.9%. Additionally, the agency utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides for 1.6% of its requirements, though a majority of acquisitions, approximately 54.1%, are conducted without set-aside restrictions. The agency's technical procurement focus is heavily weighted toward information technology and specialized engineering. Primary areas of expertise include Other Computer Related Services and Software Publishing, each representing 18% of the agency's NAICS activity. The office also manages acquisitions for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, as well as the manufacturing of semiconductors and instruments for measuring and testing electrical signals.