Monique Speights

Monique Speights serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing the acquisition of professional and technical services to support agency operations. She plays a critical role in executing compliant, transparent procurement processes aligned with federal acquisition regulations, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses consulting, engineering, and scientific services, with a focus on performance-based contracting and competitive solicitation methods. She works closely with program managers to define requirements, develop statements of work, and evaluate proposals using merit-based selection criteria, ensuring value and mission alignment in every acquisition. While specific contractor names are not available, Monique routinely engages with a diverse pool of vendors offering specialized technical expertise, including small businesses, mid-tier firms, and large primes capable of delivering complex professional services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a strong emphasis on clear performance metrics and contract deliverables. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in accountability, responsiveness, and adherence to federal compliance standards, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multiple technical domains. Monique demonstrates a notable commitment to small business participation, with 27% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small firms. Her approach aligns with broader agency goals to promote equitable economic opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for contractor capability and performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), followed by engineering services (541330) and data processing (511210). She regularly acquires analytical consulting, technical research, and educational support services, indicating deep engagement with scientific, technical, and academic sectors. Her expertise spans the lifecycle of complex service acquisitions—from requirement definition through contract closeout—with a specialized understanding of technical evaluation criteria in STEM-driven domains.