Darcel Rice

Darcel Rice serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's operational mission. The agency demonstrates a diverse procurement landscape, utilizing a mix of open competition and targeted set-aside vehicles to engage a variety of industry partners. The agency shows a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant portion of its procurement activity dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) Sole Source awards. While a plurality of contracts are awarded without set-aside restrictions, the consistent use of 8(a) vehicles indicates a strategic focus on socioeconomic contracting goals. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the construction and civil engineering sectors. The primary focus areas include commercial and institutional building construction and heavy civil engineering construction. Additionally, the agency procures specialized services for recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, as well as security systems services and site preparation contracting.