Roberta Buskirk

Roberta Buskirk serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing the agency’s mission through efficient, transparent, and equitable procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses support services and specialized equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. Buskirk routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, including sealed bids and negotiated contracts, focusing on delivering mission-critical goods and services in alignment with federal acquisition policy. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect a consistent engagement with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. She cultivates partnerships with a broad base of small and mid-sized suppliers, fostering competition and innovation through open market opportunities structured to maximize small business access. Her approach emphasizes fairness, transparency, and active outreach to ensure diverse vendors are well-represented in the solicitation process. Buskirk demonstrates an exceptional commitment to small business set-asides, with 92.6% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This high concentration underscores a deliberate strategy to prioritize economic opportunity for small businesses, with minimal use of open, unrestricted procurements. Her consistent application of set-aside authorities reflects a deep institutional alignment with federal socioeconomic objectives and a proactive effort to expand market access for underserved entrepreneurs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), which accounts for nearly half of her portfolio, indicating specialized expertise in forestry support services such as brush clearing, fire prevention, and habitat management. Additional emphasis is placed on NAICS 424910 (Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), 423490 (Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), reflecting procurement of agricultural, technical, and precision instrumentation. She also manages electrical installation contracts under NAICS 238210, demonstrating cross-domain technical fluency in infrastructure and operational support systems.