Nora I Rivera

Nora D. Rivera serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily centers on professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research and development activities in physical, engineering, and life sciences. Rivera routinely handles competitive solicitations under both full and open and limited set-aside authorities, ensuring transparency, fairness, and regulatory adherence across all phases of procurement. While no specific contractor relationships are identifiable in current data, Rivera’s contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized technical service providers. Her approach reflects a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under full and open conditions, yet she actively supports socioeconomic programs through targeted set-asides. Her working relationships are characterized by collaboration, responsiveness, and adherence to best practices in source selection and contract management. Rivera demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with approximately 13.2% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, 8(a) competed, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. Though the bulk of her acquisitions are not set-aside, her consistent use of these authorities reflects a deliberate effort to foster equitable access and promote socioeconomic goals within federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences—indicating deep expertise in supporting scientific innovation, laboratory services, and technical analysis. She also procures related services under NAICS 561110 (Office Administrative Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), demonstrating a broad yet specialized command of technical and operational support domains.