Carol T. Rimel

Carol T. Rimel serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of professional services acquisitions, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and alignment with agency mission objectives. She executes competitive solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, primarily handling task and delivery order contracts for non-clinical, knowledge-based services. Her work supports the efficient procurement of specialized technical and educational services, contributing to the agency’s broader goal of acquiring high-quality, cost-effective solutions through transparent and equitable processes. Rimel cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in professional, scientific, and educational support services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms offering training, consulting, and instructional design capabilities, fostering competition among both large and small businesses. Her approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, robust evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor accountability and service quality. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, rather than reserving awards for specific small business programs. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all socioeconomic requirements and promotes fair access for all eligible vendors. Rimel’s procurement focus is concentrated in three NAICS categories: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training). She routinely acquires services such as leadership development programs, curriculum design, organizational consulting, and administrative training solutions. Her domain expertise lies in human capital development and technical advisory services, making her a key player in building institutional capacity through targeted professional services contracting.