Karen R. Marshall

Karen R. Marshall serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of solid waste collection services in support of public infrastructure and environmental compliance. In this role, she executes full-cycle procurement activities, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. Her work directly enables the efficient and sustainable management of municipal waste systems, with a focus on timely, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible service delivery. She typically handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts for refuse collection, recycling, and related solid waste management operations. Marshall maintains consistent relationships with a network of qualified vendors specializing in municipal waste services, including local and regional haulers, waste processing firms, and logistics providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and vendor performance evaluation, fostering transparent, accountable partnerships that prioritize reliability and regulatory compliance. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated operational capacity, safety records, and environmental stewardship practices. A defining feature of Marshall’s procurement strategy is her exclusive use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all solid waste collection contracts are reserved exclusively for small businesses. This unwavering commitment to socioeconomic goals promotes equitable access to federal contracting opportunities and strengthens local economies by empowering small enterprise participation. Her portfolio consistently reflects a high level of small business engagement without reliance on other set-aside categories, reinforcing a streamlined, inclusive acquisition framework. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), where she specializes in acquiring curbside pickup, transfer station operations, landfill services, and recycling logistics. With deep domain expertise in waste management systems, she ensures contract requirements align with evolving environmental standards and community needs, making her a key steward of public health and sustainability initiatives.