Carl D. Rice

Carl D. Rice serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by executing transparent, competitive procurements that deliver mission-critical goods and services. His portfolio primarily includes construction, security systems, and utility infrastructure contracts, with a focus on commercial and institutional building construction, security services, and electric power distribution. Rice ensures acquisitions align with statutory requirements, promote fair competition, and maintain rigorous oversight throughout contract performance. While specific contractor names are not available, Rice engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including general contractors, security system integrators, and utility service providers. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition and vendor diversity, fostering relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors. He consistently applies sound contracting practices to evaluate technical capability, past performance, and price reasonableness, ensuring accountability and value in every award. Rice exhibits a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 84.6% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 15.4% of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses, though no evidence suggests targeted use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs at this time. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), each representing 16.7% of his portfolio. He also regularly procures services related to electric power distribution (221122), bottled water manufacturing (312112), and sawmill operations (321113), demonstrating expertise in diverse sectors requiring specialized construction, operational, and safety compliance standards.