Beth White

Elizabeth White serves as Deputy, Small Business Programs, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing federal procurement policies that expand opportunities for small businesses across high-impact infrastructure and engineering sectors. In this capacity, she supports the development and execution of acquisition strategies that align with statutory small business goals, ensuring compliance with the Small Business Act and related socioeconomic programs. She routinely oversees the planning and implementation of contracts requiring specialized technical expertise, particularly in civil engineering and construction services, working closely with contracting officers to structure solicitations that promote fair competition and small business inclusion. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, her procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering complex heavy civil engineering solutions, including those with expertise in surveying, mapping, and specialized construction materials. Her working relationships are characterized by collaboration with prime contractors and subcontractors who meet stringent technical and compliance standards, fostering a competitive marketplace grounded in capability rather than size alone. Notably, Elizabeth’s portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a strategic focus on full and open competition. Despite this, her role remains deeply embedded in small business advocacy—ensuring that small firms are positioned to compete effectively in open markets through mentorship, outreach, and tailored solicitation language that lowers barriers to entry without relying on reserved set-asides. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with significant activity in highway, street, and bridge construction (237310) and supporting services such as surveying and mapping (541370). She also engages with textile bag and canvas mills (314910) for specialized infrastructure support materials. This technical domain expertise underscores her proficiency in managing procurements for durable, mission-critical civil works and ancillary supply chains requiring precise engineering and regulatory adherence.