Rebecca A. Holzinger

Rebecca A. Holzinger serves as a Contract Administrator within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, Office of Acquisition and Procurement, where she plays a critical role in facilitating the acquisition of mission-critical scientific infrastructure and specialized services. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts supporting advanced laboratory and field research operations, including the procurement of ultra-low-temperature freezers, micro-CT scanners, sterilization systems, and analytical instrumentation. Holzinger ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with the ARS’s mission to sustain cutting-edge agricultural research through reliable, high-precision equipment and technical services. She maintains established relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility upgrades, LARKOS PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION INC. for logistics support, ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC for specialized language services, and AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for technical instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise and operational reliability, particularly among firms capable of supporting complex scientific environments. Holzinger’s set-aside preferences reflect a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of awards issued under no set-aside (67.2%), while consistently incorporating Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (14.8%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (13.1%). She actively supports 8(a) and HUBZone participation, demonstrating a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity without compromising mission-critical requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Architectural Services (21.7%), Plumbing and HVAC Contractors (11.7%), Commercial Building Construction (11.7%), and Engineering Services (8.3%), with notable activity in Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (5.8%). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in procuring mission-enabling infrastructure for USDA’s research facilities, ensuring compliance, performance, and scientific integrity across all acquisitions.