Rebecca Fowler

Rebecca L. Fowler serves as a Contract Specialist within the W7N5 USPFO Activity VA ARNG under the Department of the Army, where she manages the acquisition of non-combat services critical to the readiness and sustainment of Virginia Army National Guard personnel. Her portfolio centers on food service, facility maintenance, and operational logistics, ensuring the health, nutrition, and daily welfare of troops across garrison and training sites. Fowler is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—primarily utilizing FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and simplified acquisition thresholds to streamline procurement efficiency while maintaining compliance with federal regulations. She maintains a consistent working relationship with WABASH CONSULTANTS, LLC, a key vendor providing essential support services aligned with the agency’s mission. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and service reliability, particularly in food service and facility operations. Fowler actively cultivates relationships with small, responsive contractors capable of delivering scalable, on-site solutions across diverse geographic locations, ensuring mission continuity even under dynamic operational conditions. Fowler demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 63.6% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation. She frequently utilizes HUBZone set-asides, demonstrating targeted support for businesses located in economically distressed areas, while maintaining a balanced approach that includes limited no-set-aside actions for specialized or time-sensitive requirements. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721110 (hotels and motels) and 722320 (caterers), indicating deep expertise in lodging and meal services for military personnel. She also routinely procures commercial building construction (236220) and grocery wholesale services (424410), showcasing a multidisciplinary understanding of infrastructure and supply chain support. Fowler’s technical domain expertise lies in integrating hospitality and logistical services into military operational environments, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while enhancing troop quality of life.