Karen Miller

Karen D. Riggs serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for professional and technical services across federal programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), implements sound procurement strategies, and fosters transparent, competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT-enabled services, professional consulting, and technical support solutions, with a focus on delivering mission-critical capabilities through timely and lawful contract actions. Riggs plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement outcomes with agency objectives, emphasizing value, accountability, and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Riggs maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in professional, scientific, and technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect engagement with both large primes and small business subcontractors, often facilitating teaming arrangements and joint ventures to enhance competition and innovation. She prioritizes clear solicitation language, robust market research, and fair evaluation criteria to ensure a level playing field for all eligible offerors. Riggs demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 18% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her set-aside preferences reflect a deliberate focus on expanding opportunities for small businesses without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a preference for broad-based small business inclusion. This pattern underscores a strategic effort to increase competition and nurture a diverse supplier base across the professional services sector. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting expertise in IT consulting, systems support, data analytics, and technical advisory services. She also regularly procures services under 519190 (Other Information Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating a technical domain specialization in software-enabled solutions and digital transformation initiatives. Riggs’ work supports modernization efforts requiring agile, scalable, and mission-aligned professional services.