Marcin Kukla

M. Brandon Rigby serves as the primary procurement lead for the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, overseeing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain diplomatic operations and personnel support in Poland. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of service contracts, Rigby ensures the timely delivery of accommodations, transportation, and facility maintenance essential to official U.S. government functions. His work directly enables high-level diplomatic events, official travel, and secure living arrangements for U.S. personnel and foreign partners, aligning procurement outcomes with the Department of State’s operational and security imperatives. Rigby typically handles service-based acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 procedures, emphasizing performance-based contracting and mission readiness. Rigby collaborates with a broad network of local and international vendors specializing in hospitality, logistics, and facility services. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he maintains consistent partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and culturally attuned services in a complex international environment. His procurement approach prioritizes reliability, security compliance, and adaptability, often requiring vendors to meet stringent diplomatic standards for access, data protection, and operational continuity. Rigby fosters long-term vendor relationships built on transparency, performance accountability, and adherence to State Department regulations. Rigby’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a focus on maximizing value and capability through unrestricted bidding rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in his acquisition strategy, he maintains compliance with all federal small business goals and evaluates qualified small businesses on an equal footing with larger firms. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels), reflecting the embassy’s need for secure, high-standard lodging; NAICS 336110 (automobile manufacturing) signals procurement of specialized vehicles for diplomatic use; and NAICS 238220 and 238320 point to facility upgrades and maintenance. Rigby’s technical expertise spans logistics, facility operations, and mission support services, with deep familiarity in international procurement protocols and diplomatic infrastructure requirements.