Emma D. Hargrove

Emma D. Hargrove serves as a procurement specialist responsible for managing acquisitions in the postsecondary education and workforce training sector. She plays a critical role in executing contracts that support technical, vocational, and professional development programs, ensuring alignment with federal workforce development objectives. Her acquisitions primarily involve training services, curriculum development, and instructional delivery systems, with a focus on compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items and Part 37 for service contracts. Hargrove’s portfolio is characterized by a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with educational service providers and specialized training institutions, including firms offering flight instruction, computer literacy programs, and language acquisition services. While no single contractor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with small and mid-sized vendors capable of delivering scalable, standards-compliant training solutions. Her procurement approach favors responsive, agile vendors with demonstrated experience in adult learning methodologies and federal compliance frameworks. Hargrove exhibits a clear preference for open competition, with 92.9% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a commitment to broad market access. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.1% of awards directed under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses. Her primary NAICS focus is on Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), with significant activity in Flight Training (611512), Computer Training (611420), and Language Schools (611630). She specializes in procuring customized instructional programs, simulator-based training, and competency-based credentialing services, indicating deep expertise in workforce readiness and adult education delivery systems.