Charles Spicer

Charles Spicer serves as a procurement specialist within the Procurement Management Office (1231ME) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Housing Service, where he plays a critical role in executing strategic acquisitions that enable affordable housing and financial support services in rural communities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on administrative, real estate, and financial infrastructure services essential to loan servicing and property management programs. His acquisitions directly support the operational backbone of federally assisted housing initiatives, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and service delivery across underserved regions. Spicer maintains consistent working relationships with a broad base of vendors specializing in residential property management, real estate brokerage, and appraisal services. He collaborates closely with small business contractors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering long-term partnerships that align with agency goals for sustainable rural development. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear deliverables tied to housing program outcomes, ensuring accountability and service quality across vendor engagements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Spicer consistently prioritizes set-aside opportunities, with over 58% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity in rural areas by directing contract awards to small, locally based firms, including those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. This focus enhances community resilience and ensures that procurement dollars circulate within the very regions the agency serves. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531311 (Residential Property Managers) and 531210 (Real Estate Agents and Brokers), with supplementary activity in real estate appraisal and administrative consulting services. He specializes in acquiring property oversight, tenant services, compliance monitoring, and housing program support functions, demonstrating deep technical expertise in the intersection of housing finance, regulatory compliance, and real estate operations within federal assistance frameworks.