Charlotte Simon

Charlotte Simon serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering professional, scientific, and technical services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research and development, engineering, geospatial, and testing services, with a strong emphasis on solicitation design, source selection, and post-award contract management to meet mission-critical technical needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Charlotte consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized technical expertise, including small businesses and large primes capable of delivering complex scientific and engineering solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on performance, compliance, and innovation. She maintains a disciplined focus on solicitation clarity and contract terms that align with technical requirements and risk mitigation strategies. Charlotte demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85.7% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.3% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring eligible small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities without compromising mission readiness or technical quality. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 541330 (engineering services), and 541360 (geophysical surveying and mapping), with additional activity in testing laboratories and broader professional technical services. She routinely procures advanced analytical tools, field survey systems, laboratory testing protocols, and engineering design services, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains requiring specialized certifications, data integrity standards, and compliance with federal scientific protocols.