Evelyn Dixon

Evelyn R. Dixon serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions across technical and professional services domains. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses research, information technology, and management consulting services, with a strong emphasis on soliciting innovative solutions through full and open competition. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by structuring solicitations that align with statutory requirements and promote efficiency in service delivery. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, including both large industry players and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services. Her approach emphasizes competitive fairness, performance-based contracting, and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and outcomes-driven results. She maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in compliance and quality delivery. Ms. Dixon demonstrates a strong preference for full and open competition, with 82.6% of her awards issued without set-asides. However, she actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 8.7% of her portfolio to 8(a) competed contracts and another 8.7% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured but deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), reflecting expertise in behavioral, policy, and societal research initiatives. She also regularly procures IT services under NAICS 518210 and 541511, including custom software development and computing infrastructure support, demonstrating proficiency in both analytical and technical domains. Her work bridges policy research with digital transformation, ensuring that acquired services meet evolving operational and technological demands.