Hogg Ferebee, Rashida S

Rashida Ferebee serves as a Contract Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex technical and scientific equipment and services. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical capabilities through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of analytical laboratory instruments, computer peripheral systems, and specialized research and development services, often requiring detailed technical evaluations and performance-based contracting approaches. Ferebee’s work supports the acquisition of high-precision hardware and customized software solutions essential to scientific and technical operations. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with manufacturers and service providers in the analytical instrumentation and computer systems sectors. She cultivates partnerships with both large-capability vendors and small businesses capable of delivering niche, high-compliance solutions. Her approach emphasizes vendor responsiveness, technical validation, and contract performance monitoring, fostering long-term relationships grounded in regulatory adherence and quality assurance. Ferebee demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes socioeconomic contracting pathways that enable small businesses to compete fairly, aligning with federal goals to broaden supplier diversity. Although no other set-aside categories are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to promote innovation and resilience within the federal supply base. Her primary NAICS focus areas include analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516) and computer peripheral equipment manufacturing (334118), with additional emphasis on custom computer programming services (541511) and research in the social sciences (541720). She routinely procures precision diagnostic tools, specialized data acquisition systems, and tailored software solutions, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical specifications, performance standards, and compliance requirements in scientific and IT domains.