Phyllis Gourneau

Phyllis A. Gourneau serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her work supports mission-critical procurement activities within a federal entity focused on health and social services, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She routinely handles service-based contracts, particularly in temporary staffing, IT support, and diagnostic healthcare services, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic objectives and regulatory requirements. Gourneau cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including temporary staffing agencies, medical equipment wholesalers, and specialized testing laboratories. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions across high-volume service categories. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, performance accountability, and adherence to federal procurement standards, fostering long-term relationships with contractors who demonstrate capacity, compliance, and responsiveness. A hallmark of Gourneau’s procurement strategy is her strong emphasis on socioeconomic set-asides. Nearly one-third of her awards are reserved for small businesses and Indian-owned entities, with a notable focus on the Buy Indian and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) authorities—reflecting a deep commitment to tribal economic development. She also actively promotes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, while maintaining targeted opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses, aligning her contracting practices with federal goals for inclusive economic participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561320 (Temporary Help Services), which constitutes over 40% of her activity, underscoring her expertise in workforce support contracts. She also regularly procures computer equipment and software through 423430, diagnostic imaging services via 621512, and laboratory testing under 541380. This specialization demonstrates her technical fluency in healthcare infrastructure, IT enablement, and human capital services, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in mission-critical service acquisition.