Beverly R. Howell

Beverly R. Howell serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of non-defense acquisitions, primarily focused on professional, scientific, and technical services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, fostering competition, and aligning contract awards with mission-critical operational needs. Her typical acquisitions involve complex service-based contracts requiring technical expertise, performance-based outcomes, and robust contract administration, often involving IT modernization, management consulting, and digital content services. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors, including both large industry primes and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services. She maintains a competitive, transparent contracting environment that encourages participation from firms with demonstrated capability in information technology and professional services, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance and regulatory compliance. Ms. Howell demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her awards issued without set-asides, reflecting a strategic emphasis on maximizing value and market participation. However, she actively supports small business objectives, allocating 14.3% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals without relying on more restrictive categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519130 (Other Information Services), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 541512 (Computer Systems Design), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), underscoring her expertise in procuring IT-enabled services, systems integration, and business process advisory work. She consistently sources solutions in digital transformation, data management, and operational consulting, making her a key steward of technology-driven procurement within her domain.