Pooja Rathore

Pooja Rathore serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through 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 strong emphasis on research and development, management consulting, and information technology infrastructure. Rathore works closely with program offices to translate technical needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant procurement outcomes that align with agency priorities and fiscal stewardship standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Rathore maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across diverse market segments, including both large primes and small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under non-set-aside mechanisms. She engages with vendors through full and open solicitations, as well as targeted small business set-asides, fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and performance-based outcomes. Rathore demonstrates a measurable commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 19.2% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. A smaller but consistent portion supports Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a balanced approach to promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her pattern of set-aside usage aligns with best practices for maximizing small business participation without compromising competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), 541611 (management consulting), and 518210 (data processing and cloud infrastructure), indicating deep expertise in technical services supporting scientific innovation and digital modernization. She regularly procures analytical, engineering, and IT services, demonstrating proficiency in complex, performance-based acquisitions within highly specialized domains.