YaKita McClurkin

YaKita S. McClurkin serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential goods and services through transparent, competitive, and legally sound procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex technical acquisitions in life sciences, laboratory instrumentation, and medical device sectors, requiring deep subject matter expertise and careful risk mitigation. McClurkin cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including manufacturers of in-vitro diagnostic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, and analytical laboratory equipment. She engages with both large-scale industrial suppliers and small businesses capable of meeting specialized technical specifications. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work development, fostering partnerships built on accountability and technical reliability. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with nearly 80% of awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. However, she consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs, dedicating approximately 15% of her portfolio to total small business set-asides and an additional 6% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach demonstrates a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. McClurkin’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 811219 (Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance), 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing), 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), and 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely procures precision medical devices, diagnostic reagents, and laboratory-grade equipment, demonstrating specialized knowledge in regulatory compliance, biotechnology standards, and quality assurance protocols critical to public health and scientific research missions.