Agnes Brooks

Agnes M. Brooks serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across a diverse range of commercial and technical services. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing agency mission objectives through competitive, transparent, and efficient procurement processes. Her portfolio typically includes contracts for professional services, equipment procurement, and support solutions, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition supplemented by targeted small business set-asides. Brooks plays a critical part in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by balancing fiscal responsibility with statutory obligations to promote economic opportunity. Her contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, mid-tier suppliers, and established commercial providers. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently works with firms across multiple sectors, fostering competitive bidding environments that encourage innovation and value. Brooks maintains a collaborative approach with industry, ensuring clear solicitation language, timely evaluations, and adherence to contract performance standards to support long-term vendor partnerships. Brooks demonstrates a clear preference for small business participation, with nearly 31% of her acquisitions set aside for small business concerns. Her set-aside patterns prioritize Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, followed by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, with targeted use of the SBA’s Economically Disadvantaged WOSB program. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic inclusion and meet federal socioeconomic goals without compromising competition. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes including 423410 (photographic equipment wholesale), 611710 (educational support services), 532111 (passenger car rental), 334220 (broadcast communications equipment manufacturing), and 541330 (engineering services). This indicates expertise in procuring both commercial off-the-shelf equipment and specialized technical services, particularly in education support, telecommunications infrastructure, and engineering consulting domains.