Thu Ya Soe

Frederique Rakotoarivelo serves as a Senior Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, guiding the planning, solicitation, and award of complex professional services contracts to support mission-critical government operations. In this role, she ensures full compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives. Her expertise spans the full lifecycle of non-construction acquisitions, with a focus on consulting, technical services, and specialized personal services. She works closely with program managers to define requirements, develop solicitation documents, and evaluate proposals using merit-based selection criteria, ensuring transparency and competitive integrity in all procurements. While specific contractor names are not available, Frederique cultivates partnerships with a broad spectrum of professional service providers, including management consultants, technical advisors, and specialized service firms. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open, full-and-fair competition, with no set-asides utilized in recent awards. This approach supports a diverse vendor base while prioritizing value, capability, and performance over socioeconomic categorization. She maintains consistent engagement with vendors through clear communication, timely feedback, and structured post-award oversight to ensure contract compliance and delivery quality. Frederique’s contracting portfolio is entirely focused on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical merit and operational need over socioeconomic preferences, though she remains knowledgeable about 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs and may utilize them when mission requirements align. Her approach underscores a commitment to equitable access while maintaining rigorous standards for contractor qualification and performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where she acquires specialized technical support and advisory services, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541611 (Management Consulting Services) and NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services). She routinely procures expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, operational analysis, and customized personal support services, demonstrating deep domain familiarity with non-clinical, mission-enabling professional services.