Rhonda Widick

Rhonda Widick serves as a Contracting Officer within the Public Buildings Service’s R8 Acquisition Management Division, where she manages the procurement of critical infrastructure and facility support services for federal buildings and land ports of entry nationwide. Responsible for executing full lifecycle contract actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, she specializes in design-build construction, facility modernization, and integrated building services. Her portfolio centers on complex, mission-critical acquisitions that ensure the safety, functionality, and operational efficiency of federal real property, often involving multi-disciplinary teams and performance-based contracting methods. Rhonda maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including LEA MARIE LLC, SECURITYHUNTER, INC., MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, and HANDYMAN NATION INC., reflecting a preference for established vendors with demonstrated expertise in commercial and institutional construction and facility maintenance. Her contracting patterns emphasize reliability, technical competency, and proven performance, with long-term vendor engagement supporting mission continuity and risk mitigation in high-stakes federal environments. Her procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, indicating a focus on broad market access and full and open competition under FAR Part 6. Nevertheless, she maintains a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with 11.1% of awards directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency goals to foster economic opportunity while ensuring quality delivery. Rhonda’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting her leadership in managing construction projects for federal facilities. She also routinely procures supporting services in architectural design (541310), engineering (541330), and power systems construction (237130), demonstrating deep technical familiarity with the full spectrum of building lifecycle services. Her expertise spans integrated project delivery, performance specifications, and construction management oversight, making her a key operator in advancing the federal government’s built environment.