Robert D. Livengood

Robert D. Livengood serves as a Business Specialist responsible for managing and executing non-construction service acquisitions aligned with the agency’s operational needs. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while facilitating efficient contract award and administration processes. His portfolio primarily centers on professional and personal services, where he leverages sound contracting practices to secure high-quality, mission-critical support. Livengood works closely with program managers to define requirements, develop solicitation documents, and evaluate proposals, ensuring acquisitions are competitively sourced and aligned with strategic objectives. Livengood’s contractor relationships are broad and diverse, encompassing a wide range of service providers delivering specialized professional, scientific, and personal services. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in administrative support, technical consulting, and personal care services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based contracting, fostering transparent, accountable vendor partnerships that prioritize quality and compliance over sole-source reliance. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a deliberate focus on full and open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, his reliance on competitive solicitations still permits small businesses to compete on an equal footing for awards. Livengood’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 812990 (All Other Personal Services), which accounts for nearly 90% of his activity, followed by NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). These categories encompass a wide array of services including administrative assistance, facility support, and specialized technical consulting. His expertise lies in procuring non-clinical, mission-enabling services that sustain day-to-day operations, demonstrating deep familiarity with the nuances of service-based contracting in federal environments.