Yu Chen

Yu Chen is a procurement professional focused on the acquisition of specialized manufacturing and pharmaceutical products. Their role involves managing the procurement lifecycle for technical components and biological materials to support the agency's operational mission. The agency's procurement landscape is characterized by a heavy reliance on full and open competition, with the vast majority of awards designated as No Set-Aside. There is a limited but present utilization of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in industrial manufacturing and life sciences. Primary technical expertise is centered on the acquisition of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers, as well as general hardware manufacturing. Additionally, the portfolio includes significant activity in the procurement of biological products and pharmaceutical preparations, as well as gaskets, packing, and sealing devices.