Heather Dinsmore

Heather Dinsmore serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex consulting and research acquisitions within a federal agency focused on operational efficiency and scientific innovation. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to award and performance management—ensuring alignment with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio centers on high-value professional services that support strategic decision-making, program evaluation, and technical research, often requiring specialized expertise in management systems and scientific methodology. Dinsmore plays a critical role in translating agency needs into solicitation language that attracts qualified, capable vendors while maintaining strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her contractor relationships are diverse but narrowly focused on firms with demonstrated capabilities in management consulting and applied research. She regularly engages with firms specializing in organizational optimization, process improvement, and non-biotechnology scientific research, fostering long-term partnerships with both large professional services providers and nimble small businesses capable of delivering tailored, evidence-based solutions. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear outcome metrics, ensuring accountability and value delivery across contract performance periods. Dinsmore’s procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting practices remain fully compliant with all small business participation goals, and she actively evaluates vendor capability over certification status to ensure mission-critical outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus areas—541611, 541618, and 541715—reflect deep expertise in administrative management consulting, general management advisory services, and physical/engineering sciences research. She routinely procures services including organizational assessments, policy analysis, data-driven program evaluations, and non-biotech R&D support, demonstrating a technical command of both public sector management frameworks and scientific research methodologies.