Amanda Pafford

Amanda Pafford serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of professional and management consulting services to support federal operational efficiency and workforce development. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services related to organizational development, technical advisory support, and training programs, requiring a nuanced understanding of performance-based contracting, statement of work development, and risk mitigation in professional services acquisitions. Amanda cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in management consulting, training delivery, and technical advisory services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in delivering scalable, outcomes-driven solutions across public sector environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and vendor performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who align with agency goals and regulatory standards. Amanda’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all socioeconomic requirements, ensuring equal opportunity for all eligible vendors under open competition frameworks. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services). She regularly acquires services such as organizational change management, leadership development programs, process optimization consulting, and technical advisory support, demonstrating deep domain expertise in human capital and operational improvement solutions for government agencies.