Deidra A. O'Neal

Deidra A. O’Neal serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and advancing the agency’s mission through transparent, efficient, and equitable procurement practices. She typically handles complex service and construction-related contracts, emphasizing technical specificity, risk mitigation, and stakeholder coordination across multiple program offices. O’Neal cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses that meet socioeconomic criteria under FAR Part 19. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, set-aside pathways that foster vendor diversity and promote long-term supplier development. She engages regularly with contractors specializing in building trades and facility systems, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement strategy is distinguished by a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively utilizes 8(a) competed contracts and frequently employs SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand opportunity for historically underrepresented entrepreneurs in federal contracting. O’Neal’s industry focus centers on construction and building systems, with consistent procurement activity in NAICS 238210 (Electrical Contractors), 238320 (Painting and Wall Covering), 238150 (Glass and Glazing), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning), and 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing). Her technical expertise lies in facility infrastructure modernization, where she ensures acquisitions align with performance specifications, safety standards, and sustainable building practices, supporting the long-term operational readiness of government facilities.