Antoinette Hazelwood

Antoinette R. Hazelwood serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily centers on health insurance and professional services contracts, where she applies sound contracting practices to deliver efficient, transparent, and legally sound outcomes. Hazelwood’s work supports the agency’s broader mission to secure high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet operational and regulatory standards. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect a strong reliance on established industry participants in the health insurance and professional services sectors. She engages with a diverse range of vendors, including large institutional providers and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments that promote innovation and accountability. Her approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, rigorous evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor performance aligns with stated objectives. Hazelwood demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 83.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 16.7% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy prioritizes broad-based small business participation over targeted programs like 8(a) or HUBZone, reflecting a balanced approach to competition and inclusion. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 524114 (Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers), where she acquires managed care, claims processing, and administrative support services essential to health benefit delivery. She also procures professional services under NAICS 541990, including consulting, data analytics, and technical advisory services. This dual specialization underscores her expertise in both healthcare system operations and mission-enabling professional services, positioning her as a key operator in complex, regulated procurement environments.