Paula M. Beck

Paula Beck serves as a Contracting Officer, where she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations. In this capacity, she plays a critical role in the agency's mission by executing contract actions and overseeing the formal solicitation and award processes to meet organizational requirements. The agency's procurement landscape is heavily concentrated in the construction sector. While specific vendor names are not provided, the agency's contracting activity is characterized by large-scale infrastructure and facility development projects. Regarding socioeconomic goals, the agency demonstrates a primary focus on full and open competition, with the vast majority of its procurement activity conducted without set-asides. However, the agency maintains a specialized commitment to small business participation, utilizing FAR 19.5 set-aside protocols for a portion of its requirements to support small business objectives. The agency's industry focus is specialized in heavy and commercial construction. Procurement activity is predominantly centered on commercial and institutional building construction, followed by significant requirements for other heavy and civil engineering construction. Additionally, the agency manages acquisitions related to industrial building construction as well as highway, street, and bridge construction projects.