Markita S. Simmonds

Markita S. Simmonds serves as a Program Support Assistant, providing critical administrative and operational support to the agency’s acquisition lifecycle. In this role, she facilitates the preparation, documentation, and coordination of procurement actions, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and streamlining processes between program offices and contracting teams. Her responsibilities include managing solicitation packages, maintaining contract files, and supporting market research activities—making her a key enabler of efficient and transparent acquisition execution. She typically handles non-complex service contracts and support-related procurements, often working in coordination with contracting officers to ensure timely and compliant award actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Simmonds engages with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those aligned with information technology and technical services. Her work supports partnerships with small businesses offering custom programming, technical consulting, and postproduction services, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and performance accountability. She plays a vital role in ensuring vendor eligibility, contract administration support, and pre-award documentation accuracy, contributing to a structured and equitable procurement environment. Simmonds demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly half of her supported acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 10% awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. Her consistent alignment with small business preferences reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and underserved firms, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of inclusive economic participation and equitable contract distribution. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 519130 (Other Activities Related to Advertising), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating a specialization in digital content, technical advisory, and IT support services. She routinely supports acquisitions for software development, media production, and data-driven consulting, reflecting deep familiarity with the evolving landscape of federal technology and communications procurement.