Rebecca Simmons

Rebecca Simmons serves as a Program Analyst responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and oversight of federal acquisitions aligned with mission-critical research and operational needs. In this role, she collaborates with procurement teams to define requirements, evaluate contractor proposals, and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Her work is instrumental in translating program objectives into actionable contract actions, particularly in professional services domains. She typically handles non-construction, service-based acquisitions requiring technical expertise and analytical rigor, often involving market research, data collection, and management consulting services. While specific contractor names are not available, Rebecca’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of professional services vendors, including firms specializing in social science research, public opinion polling, and administrative consulting. Her working relationships reflect a preference for experienced, qualified contractors capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based outputs under performance-based contract structures. She maintains a balanced approach to vendor selection, prioritizing technical capability and past performance over sole-source reliance. Rebecca demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 84.6% of her acquisitions awarded under the “No Set-Aside” category, indicating a focus on full and open competition. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 7.7% of awards to 8(a) competed contracts and another 7.7% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to foster small business growth while maintaining competitive integrity and value-driven outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling), and 541990 (Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), underscoring her expertise in data-driven, analytical, and behavioral research procurement. She also routinely acquires services under 721110 (Hotels and Motels), suggesting logistical or operational support needs tied to field research, data collection, or stakeholder engagement activities. Her technical domain centers on evidence-based program evaluation and service delivery optimization.