Theresa Maiellano

Theresa Maiellano serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to secure essential food supply chain services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial food manufacturing and wholesale distribution contracts, requiring deep familiarity with quality control standards, perishable goods logistics, and USDA compliance requirements. She routinely handles competitive sealed bids, simplified acquisitions, and requirements-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Theresa cultivates relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in food production and distribution, including both large-scale manufacturers and regional suppliers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent food safety, labeling, and delivery performance standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competition, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate reliability, scalability, and adherence to federal procurement norms. Theresa’s procurement activity is entirely focused on open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. This reflects a strategic alignment with mission-critical requirements that prioritize operational continuity over socioeconomic targeting. While she does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting practices remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals, and she actively evaluates small business capabilities during market research to ensure equitable access to opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), where she acquires value-added food products such as prepared meals, snacks, and specialty items, and NAICS 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), through which she sources bulk grocery and pantry staples. This dual specialization demonstrates expertise in both production and distribution segments of the food supply chain, requiring nuanced understanding of cold chain logistics, shelf-life management, and bulk procurement protocols.