Bernadette S. del Rosario-Simmons

Bernadette S. del Rosario-Simmons serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions within the environmental services and waste management sector. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency objectives related to environmental sustainability and public health. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services tied to hazardous and nonhazardous waste treatment, materials recovery, and landfill operations, as well as the maintenance of commercial and industrial machinery. Del Rosario-Simmons oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory integrity throughout each process. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with firms possessing specialized technical capabilities in waste processing, environmental remediation, and industrial equipment maintenance. She fosters relationships with vendors that demonstrate proven experience in regulatory compliance, operational scalability, and environmental stewardship, often requiring ISO certifications and EPA-aligned practices. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work definitions to ensure accountability and service quality. Del Rosario-Simmons demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.2% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 14.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting strategy reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while creating meaningful opportunities for small businesses to contribute to critical environmental infrastructure. Her primary NAICS focus includes Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), and Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219), underscoring her technical expertise in waste stream management and circular economy solutions. She also regularly procures maintenance services under NAICS 811310, indicating proficiency in managing complex service contracts for heavy industrial equipment. Her domain knowledge spans environmental engineering, regulatory frameworks, and performance-based logistics, positioning her as a key steward of sustainable public infrastructure procurement.