Francine L. Hemphill

Francine L. Hemphill serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and professional services domains. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily includes sole-source and competitive acquisitions for research, claims adjustment, and pharmaceutical manufacturing services, often requiring specialized technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Hemphill’s approach emphasizes transparency, regulatory rigor, and timely contract execution to support agency operations requiring high levels of subject matter expertise. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identifiable in available data, Hemphill’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with firms possessing niche capabilities in scientific research, biotechnology, and claims processing services. She routinely works with vendors that hold relevant certifications for technical compliance and quality assurance, fostering partnerships with both large-capability contractors and small businesses capable of delivering specialized, high-integrity services under tight performance timelines. Hemphill demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, allocating 6.7% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting behavior reflects a balanced approach—prioritizing competition while ensuring meaningful opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to mission outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Claims Adjusting (524291), Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), and Biotechnology Research (541714), indicating deep expertise in scientific and administrative support services. She also procures pharmaceutical preparations (325412) and wood office furniture (337211), suggesting a diversified operational scope that spans high-tech R&D and essential administrative infrastructure. Hemphill’s work requires nuanced understanding of technical specifications, regulatory compliance, and performance-based contracting methodologies.