Ursula Butler

Ursula Butler serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for industrial hardware and mechanical components. She plays a critical role in ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of mission-critical parts and assemblies, aligning procurement activities with federal contracting regulations and agency operational needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a focus on direct purchases of manufactured goods rather than service-based solutions. She works closely with technical evaluators, requirements managers, and supply chain analysts to define performance specifications and evaluate vendor proposals based on technical merit and past performance. Ursula maintains a broad network of industrial manufacturers and distributors, engaging primarily with mid-tier and large-scale suppliers specializing in precision hardware and mechanical assemblies. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with vendors possessing robust quality control systems, AS9100 or ISO 9001 certifications, and proven capacity for high-volume production. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation, clear technical requirements, and stringent compliance with delivery and inspection standards, fostering transparent and accountable vendor relationships. Ursula’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides, suggesting her acquisitions prioritize technical capability, production scale, and supply chain reliability over socioeconomic criteria. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals through unrestricted competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing), 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing), and 333611 (Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing). She specializes in acquiring precision-engineered mechanical components, industrial fasteners, sealing systems, and turbine parts, demonstrating deep familiarity with material specifications, tolerances, and military-grade performance standards. Her expertise supports complex mechanical and energy systems requiring high-reliability hardware.