Michele N. Riggs

Michele N. Riggs serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting actions with agency mission objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services acquisitions, including IT infrastructure, management consulting, business support services, training, and emergency relief operations. Riggs applies sound contracting judgment to deliver timely, cost-effective solutions while upholding transparency and accountability in all procurement activities. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Riggs engages with a diverse range of vendors across the professional services sector, including both large primes and small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical and administrative support. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contract compliance, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory adherence. She routinely evaluates contractor past performance and ensures adherence to FAR requirements throughout contract execution. Riggs demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern suggests a strategic emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status, while still maintaining compliance with all applicable small business programs when required by law or policy. Her primary procurement focus lies within five NAICS categories: Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), All Other Business Support Services (561499), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), and Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230). She routinely procures cloud-based computing services, operational consulting, administrative support, workforce development programs, and crisis response services, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and logistical demands of modern public sector service delivery.