Robert Applewhite

Robert Applewhite serves as a primary procurement contact, managing acquisitions and overseeing the contractual requirements necessary to support the agency's operational mission. The agency demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with a significant majority of its procurement activity directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. Only a small fraction of the agency's contracting activity is conducted without set-aside restrictions, indicating a rigorous adherence to socioeconomic contracting goals. The agency's procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the food services and hospitality sector, with a primary emphasis on perishable prepared food manufacturing and food service contractors. Additional procurement activity includes facility support services such as parking lot and garage management, janitorial services, and specialized computer-related services.