Rafael E. Dixon

Rafael E. Dixon serves as a Contract Specialist, where he is responsible for managing the procurement process and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational mission. In this role, he handles the administrative and technical requirements of the contracting lifecycle, ensuring that acquisitions are conducted in accordance with federal procurement regulations. Regarding set-aside preferences, there is a significant emphasis on small business participation. While a majority of acquisitions are conducted without set-asides, approximately 30.2% of the procurement activity is dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additionally, there is a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which account for 7.9% of the activity, and a smaller percentage of awards competed under the 8(a) program. His procurement activity spans a diverse range of industry specializations. The primary technical focus is on Computer Facilities Management Services (NAICS 541513), indicating expertise in IT infrastructure and operational support. Other procurement areas include the manufacturing of corrugated and solid fiber boxes, footwear manufacturing, and the acquisition of conveyor and conveying equipment, as well as telephone apparatus manufacturing.