Nora Rivera

Nora I. Rivera serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development 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 encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a focus on legal, environmental, and engineering support functions. Rivera’s acquisitions are characterized by rigorous source selection processes, transparent competition, and a strong emphasis on regulatory adherence and risk mitigation. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the dataset, Rivera’s contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering competition among both large and small entities. She routinely works with firms specializing in legal counsel, hazardous waste management, and technical consulting services, cultivating partnerships grounded in performance accountability and contractual fidelity. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a clear preference for non-set-aside awards, indicating a broad-based solicitation strategy unless socioeconomic objectives dictate otherwise. Rivera demonstrates a measured commitment to small business participation, with 16.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate but not dominant focus on small business inclusion, aligning with agency-wide goals without compromising competition or mission needs. Her contracting behavior suggests a pragmatic application of socioeconomic authorities, favoring set-asides only when market conditions and requirements justify them. Her primary NAICS focus includes 541110 (Legal Services), 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with additional activity in computer systems design and physical sciences R&D. This indicates deep expertise in procuring specialized technical and regulatory support services, particularly in environmental compliance, legal advisory, and engineering consulting domains. Rivera’s work supports complex operational needs requiring high levels of technical specificity and regulatory nuance.