Dixie Harper

Dixie Harper serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for professional, scientific, and technical services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), facilitates competitive procurements, and aligns contracting strategies with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex service-based acquisitions requiring specialized expertise, including consulting, technical support, and professional services, often awarded through sealed bids or negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into legally sound, performance-based requirements that drive value and accountability. Harper maintains a broad network of vendor relationships, engaging both large professional services firms and small businesses across the technical services sector. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently works with firms capable of delivering high-complexity services in areas such as systems consulting, custom software development, and facilities support. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, clear performance metrics, and rigorous source selection criteria, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. The remaining 9.5% are evenly split between 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Aside actions under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising competitive integrity. She leverages these authorities strategically to promote small business participation while maintaining a focus on mission-critical outcomes. Harper’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which together account for nearly 80% of her activity. She frequently acquires services related to systems analysis, technical advisory support, and specialized professional consulting, with additional demand for custom computer programming and facilities support. Her domain expertise centers on knowledge-intensive services requiring technical proficiency, regulatory compliance, and adaptive project management.