Rebecca Washington

Rebecca Washington serves as a key procurement lead within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), operating under the Department of Health and Human Services. She is responsible for managing acquisitions critical to national health security, focusing on the procurement of medical countermeasures, hazardous waste management infrastructure, and specialized containment systems. Her work directly supports ASPR’s mission to ensure rapid deployment of emergency response capabilities during public health crises, including pandemics and chemical, biological, or radiological incidents. She typically handles complex, mission-critical contracts requiring strict compliance with federal emergency procurement authorities and supply chain resilience standards. While specific contractor names are not currently available, Washington’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with vendors specializing in hazardous waste treatment and metal container manufacturing. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical precision and regulatory compliance, fostering partnerships with firms capable of meeting stringent CDC and EPA standards for biohazard containment and medical waste handling. She maintains a results-driven relationship model centered on performance-based outcomes and just-in-time delivery capabilities essential for emergency response logistics. Washington’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of operational readiness and scalability over socioeconomic preferences, ensuring access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors capable of meeting urgent national security requirements. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, her process remains transparent and competitive, aligning with federal procurement integrity standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing), underscoring deep expertise in biohazard containment systems, secure medical waste transport containers, and engineered storage solutions for high-risk materials. She specializes in procuring technically complex, regulated goods that demand certification under DOT, OSHA, and FDA guidelines, positioning her as a critical steward of the nation’s emergency medical infrastructure.