Tiendung Nguyen

Tiendung C. Nguyen serves as a Contract Specialist, performing essential procurement functions and managing acquisition processes to support the agency's mission. In this role, they are responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that acquisitions are executed in accordance with federal regulations and agency requirements. The agency demonstrates a significant commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with a notable focus on small business participation. Approximately 20% of the agency's procurement activity is directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and there is additional engagement with HUBZone-preferred vendors through price evaluation preferences. While the majority of the agency's contracting is conducted through unrestricted vehicles, these set-aside patterns indicate a structured approach to supporting diverse business categories. The procurement landscape is heavily concentrated within the food manufacturing and processing sectors. The agency's requirements frequently fall under NAICS codes related to specialty canning, miscellaneous food manufacturing, and the production of roasted nuts and peanut butter. Additionally, the agency procures goods from commercial bakeries and manufacturers of various plastic products, indicating a technical focus on specialized food production and related packaging or manufacturing components.