Betty-Jo Spiering

Betty Jo Spiering serves as Lead Contract Specialist, guiding the acquisition lifecycle for mission-critical services within her organization. She is responsible for developing, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts in alignment with FAR guidelines, ensuring compliance, competition, and value for public funds. Her work supports operational readiness through strategic sourcing of specialty trade and facilities support services, with a strong emphasis on transparency and regulatory adherence. She routinely manages complex procurements involving multiple contract types, including firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement arrangements, and collaborates closely with program managers and legal counsel to align acquisition strategy with agency objectives. Spiering cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized trade contractors. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven expertise in specialty construction, environmental services, and facility operations. Her procurement approach prioritizes responsive, qualified offerors capable of delivering high-quality, on-time performance under tight operational timelines. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships through clear communication, fair evaluation criteria, and post-award performance oversight. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Spiering demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with approximately 60% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 40% competed specifically among 8(a) certified firms. Her pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She consistently leverages 8(a) competencies to meet technical needs and actively promotes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), where she sources niche construction and renovation services, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services). She specializes in acquiring integrated maintenance, waste management, and infrastructure support solutions that ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Her technical expertise spans field operations, subcontractor management, and performance-based service contracting.