Raymond W Bouford

Raymond W. Bouford serves as Contracting Officer and Deputy Director of the RPSO, overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support mission-critical government operations. In this leadership role, he ensures compliance with FAR regulations while driving efficiency, transparency, and strategic sourcing across a diverse portfolio of service-based contracts. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering contracts for professional, operational, and support services, with a focus on achieving mission outcomes through sound contracting practices and risk mitigation. Bouford plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with agency objectives, ensuring that acquisitions are competitively sourced and legally defensible. While specific contractor names are not available, Bouford maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning security, facilities, and technical consulting sectors. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established service providers with proven performance histories, alongside active engagement with small business competitors. He fosters collaborative relationships with contractors through clear solicitation language, structured evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure accountability and quality delivery. Bouford demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 20% of his awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and nearly 2% allocated to HUBZone firms. Although the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate effort to expand market access and promote economic inclusion within the federal procurement ecosystem. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), each representing over 11% of his portfolio, followed by 541690 (Scientific and Technical Consulting) and 236220 (Commercial Building Construction). These categories reflect his expertise in procuring operational support, physical security, and facility-related services essential to maintaining government infrastructure and mission readiness.