Camille F. Manuel

Camille F. Manuel serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and strategically aligned procurement actions that support federal transit program integrity. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with federal regulations, grant oversight requirements, and agency mission priorities. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions focused on administrative management, program evaluation, and policy research, enabling the FTA to maintain financial accountability and operational excellence across federally funded transit initiatives. Camille collaborates with a diverse range of vendors specializing in management consulting and social science research services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in federal grant compliance, transit program analysis, and public sector advisory services. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on technical proficiency, regulatory familiarity, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships that prioritize quality, transparency, and long-term value over transactional procurement. Camille’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This approach underscores a commitment to maximizing competition and selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and cost-effectiveness, rather than socioeconomic categorizations. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains inclusive, allowing all eligible entities to compete on an equal footing under open solicitations. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), which accounts for two-thirds of her activity, reflecting a deep specialization in operational efficiency, program oversight, and financial management consulting. The remaining third centers on NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), indicating a consistent demand for policy analysis, transit equity studies, and performance evaluation frameworks that inform national transit strategy.