Gwendolyn M. Rapoza

Gwendolyn Rapoza serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, particularly under the FAR, and specializes in environmental services and waste management contracts. Her work supports mission-critical infrastructure by securing reliable vendors for waste treatment, materials recovery, and nonhazardous disposal services. Rapoza routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with agency environmental stewardship goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Rapoza maintains a consistent procurement pattern focused on environmental service providers and industrial waste management firms. She engages with both large-capacity contractors and small businesses capable of delivering technical waste handling solutions, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize performance, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability. Her working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in hazardous and nonhazardous waste systems, often requiring specialized permits and environmental certifications. Rapoza demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her contracting approach actively promotes economic opportunity for small businesses without favoring specific socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead prioritizing overall small business capability in the environmental services sector. This reflects a strategic alignment with broader federal goals to expand small business access to high-need technical markets. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to waste management, particularly 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities), and 562219 (Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal). She also procures specialized equipment under 333249 and 332439, indicating expertise in industrial waste processing systems and metal container manufacturing. Rapoza’s technical domain centers on environmental compliance, waste stream segregation, and sustainable materials recovery, making her a key steward of environmentally responsible federal contracting.