Joy Fryer-Scott

Joy Fryer-Scott serves as a procurement specialist focused on education and workforce development services, driving acquisitions that align with federal workforce training and vocational rehabilitation objectives. She manages a portfolio of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, primarily supporting technical training institutions and rehabilitation service providers. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with socioeconomic goals while delivering high-quality educational and vocational services to federal beneficiaries. Fryer-Scott’s acquisitions are strategically aligned with workforce readiness initiatives, often involving curriculum development, instructor services, and program evaluation systems for non-degree educational institutions. Her contractor relationships are predominantly with small businesses and educational service providers specializing in adult learning and career transition support. While no single vendor dominates her award history, she consistently engages with firms holding Small Business and HUBZone certifications, fostering partnerships that emphasize local workforce development and community-based training. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, responsive vendors capable of delivering customized educational solutions across diverse geographic regions. Fryer-Scott demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 97% of her acquisitions structured to support socioeconomic programs. Nearly 35% of her contracts are set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, while 2.3% are designated for HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate effort to channel opportunities to economically disadvantaged communities. Her contracting approach prioritizes transparency and compliance, ensuring equitable access for certified small businesses without compromising service quality or program outcomes. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools), which accounts for nearly all of her activity, indicating deep expertise in non-degree vocational and trade education services. She also procures NAICS 624310 (Vocational Rehabilitation Services), underscoring her involvement in programs that assist individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment. Fryer-Scott’s domain expertise lies in designing and managing contracts for job-ready training, skills certification, and transitional support services that align with national workforce development priorities.