Margot E Haycook

Margot E. Haycook serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition of professional services aligned with federal procurement regulations and mission-critical operational needs. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation through award and administration—and supports agency objectives through strategic sourcing and risk mitigation. Her portfolio primarily encompasses consulting services requiring technical expertise and program management support, with a strong emphasis on transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable due to limited award data, Haycook’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large professional services firms and small business concerns. Her approach reflects a balanced strategy that fosters competition while prioritizing socioeconomic objectives, encouraging broad participation from certified small businesses and ensuring equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Haycook demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote economic opportunity and workforce diversity. The remaining half are awarded without set-aside restrictions, enabling flexibility to meet urgent or specialized requirements while maintaining overall support for small business goals. This dual approach underscores her dedication to both mission effectiveness and socioeconomic equity in federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), indicating a specialization in expert advisory services such as policy analysis, operational efficiency consulting, and technical program support. She routinely procures services related to strategic planning, process improvement, and evidence-based decision-making, reflecting a domain expertise in knowledge-intensive, non-IT professional services that support government program delivery.