Monica Gloster

Monica C. Gloster serves as a key procurement professional responsible for managing complex construction and design-related acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and agency mission objectives. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for commercial and institutional building projects, from solicitation through award and performance management, with a strong emphasis on compliance, transparency, and value-driven outcomes. Her work directly supports infrastructure modernization and facility development initiatives, coordinating closely with program managers, engineers, and legal advisors to define technical requirements and evaluate vendor proposals under FAR Part 15 procedures. Gloster cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, particularly those specializing in architectural design, building construction, and MEP systems installation. She engages regularly with small business firms and established general contractors with proven track records in public-sector construction, fostering collaborative partnerships that emphasize quality, schedule adherence, and safety compliance. Her contracting approach prioritizes clear performance metrics and robust contract administration to mitigate risk and ensure deliverables meet stringent building codes and sustainability standards. Her procurement strategy reflects a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 40% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 8% allocated to HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to expand market access and promote equitable opportunity, consistently structuring solicitations to maximize competition among qualified small entities while maintaining rigorous technical evaluation criteria. Gloster’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 541310 (Architectural Services), reflecting her expertise in managing integrated design-build and design-bid-build projects. She frequently procures services related to structural renovation, facility expansion, and code-compliant systems integration, working closely with architects, engineers, and specialty subcontractors to deliver mission-critical infrastructure. Her domain expertise spans building envelope standards, ADA accessibility requirements, and energy-efficient construction practices.