Gloria D Morris

Gloria D. Morris serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a broad range of non-defense federal services, with a pronounced emphasis on environmental, infrastructure, and facility support contracts. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations under the FAR, executing solicitations, evaluating proposals, and awarding contracts that align with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based acquisitions, including waste management, public works construction, and custodial services, requiring meticulous risk assessment, source selection, and contract administration to deliver cost-effective and compliant outcomes. Morris cultivates strong working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses that meet socioeconomic certification criteria. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms experienced in public sector service delivery, including those with expertise in municipal waste operations, civil construction, and landscape maintenance. She prioritizes transparent, competitive processes and fosters vendor collaboration through clear solicitation language and post-award support, ensuring high levels of contractor performance and accountability. A defining feature of Morris’s contracting approach is her strong commitment to small business participation, with 78% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, particularly those certified under the SBA’s small business programs. Her consistent use of set-asides underscores a dedication to socioeconomic goals and the empowerment of underserved entrepreneurs within the federal marketplace. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and 561730 (Landscaping Services), demonstrating specialized expertise in public infrastructure and environmental services. She regularly procures complex, performance-based contracts requiring technical oversight of equipment, labor standards, and environmental compliance, positioning her as a trusted authority in operational support contracting within the federal services domain.