Valerie Harover

Valerie Harover serves as a Purchasing Agent, responsible for executing procurement actions and managing the acquisition lifecycle to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of goods and services, ensuring that acquisitions align with agency missions and regulatory compliance standards. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a strong commitment to small business participation. Total Small Business Set-Asides account for 45.5% of procurement activity, while Local Area Set-Asides represent 18.2%. Approximately 36.4% of acquisitions are conducted without a set-aside, indicating a balanced approach between open competition and socioeconomic goals. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward specialized manufacturing and industrial production. Key areas of expertise include nonferrous metal rolling, drawing, and extruding, as well as the manufacturing of small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories. Additionally, the procurement patterns show a significant focus on industrial high-speed drive and gear manufacturing, printed circuit assembly, and communication and energy wire manufacturing.