Monali Parikh

Monali Parikh serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex construction and professional services contracts. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), while advancing mission-critical infrastructure and design objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional building construction, architectural services, and engineering support, requiring rigorous technical evaluation, source selection, and contract administration. Parikh’s work directly supports the delivery of durable, high-performance facilities and specialized design services, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and performance-based requirements. While specific contractor names are not available, Parikh routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large prime contractors with construction and design capabilities, as well as small businesses certified under various socioeconomic programs. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to sourcing, fostering competitive bidding while maintaining strict adherence to technical specifications and delivery timelines. She cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in transparency, accountability, and performance metrics, ensuring consistent quality and compliance across contract performance. Parikh demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 18% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including a notable emphasis on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Although the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance competition in the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 541330 (Engineering Services), reflecting deep expertise in design-build, construction management, and technical consulting engagements. She routinely procures services involving site planning, structural design, facility upgrades, and parking infrastructure, requiring specialized knowledge of building codes, sustainability standards, and project delivery methodologies such as design-bid-build and design-build.