Gloria Brown

Gloria Brown serves as a Contract Specialist within the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance federal nutrition assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch Program. Her responsibilities include developing, soliciting, and administering contracts aligned with FNS’s mission of program integrity, operational efficiency, and evidence-based policy support. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions focused on research, evaluation, data analytics, and training initiatives that inform program design and compliance oversight, ensuring procurements adhere to FAR principles and federal procurement best practices. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Gloria Brown’s procurement activity reflects consistent engagement with firms specializing in social science research, data systems, and professional development services. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering rigorous program evaluations, behavioral analysis, and technology-enabled solutions to support FNS’s data-driven decision-making framework. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and accountability in service delivery. Gloria demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 42.9% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses without reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This preference underscores her alignment with FNS’s broader goal of fostering inclusive economic participation through equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), reflecting her specialization in evaluating program impacts, conducting behavioral studies, and supporting policy analysis. Secondary areas include computer software wholesaling and professional training services, indicating her engagement with technology platforms and capacity-building initiatives that modernize FNS operations and enhance workforce competency in nutrition program administration.