Rhoney Triplett

Rhoney Triplett serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, providing strategic leadership in the acquisition and management of complex professional services contracts. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely, transparent, and competitive contracting processes. She typically oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing primarily on research and development services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to advance scientific innovation and operational efficiency through expert technical contracting. Triplett cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established research firms, engineering consultants, and small business providers specializing in scientific and technical services. She consistently engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and performance excellence. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics, risk mitigation, and contract compliance, ensuring that vendor partnerships deliver measurable outcomes aligned with agency priorities. A strong advocate for socioeconomic programs, Triplett prioritizes small business participation, with over 55% of her portfolio directed toward set-aside contracts. Her distribution reflects a balanced emphasis on 8(a) competed set-asides and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for disadvantaged and small businesses while maintaining rigorous competition. She actively promotes socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition integrity or mission readiness. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 541715, encompassing research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, with additional support for facilities support services under NAICS 561210. She specializes in acquiring technical services such as laboratory research, data analysis, systems engineering, and operational support for scientific infrastructure, reflecting deep domain expertise in federally funded R&D environments.