Roberta J. Ross

Roberta J. Ross serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical service delivery across diverse operational domains. Her procurement portfolio primarily consists of non-personal services contracts, including maintenance, environmental services, and specialized industrial support. Ross is known for her methodical approach to solicitation design, source selection, and post-award contract management, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence in every acquisition. While specific contractor names are not available, Ross maintains consistent working relationships with a broad base of vendors, including small businesses and general contractors capable of delivering specialized industrial and environmental services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with a significant portion of awards issued under total small business set-asides pursuant to FAR 19.5. She actively fosters vendor engagement through clear solicitation language, pre-solicitation outreach, and fair evaluation criteria that prioritize technical capability and past performance over price alone. Ross demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 30% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides, aligning with federal goals to expand economic opportunity. Her contracting approach consistently prioritizes socioeconomic programs that empower small businesses, particularly those owned by veterans, women, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, even when not formally designated as set-asides. She actively encourages small business subcontracting and promotes mentor-protégé relationships to build long-term vendor capacity. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), reflecting expertise in environmental infrastructure and waste management services. She also regularly procures commercial and industrial equipment repair (811310), industrial laundering (812332), communications equipment manufacturing (334290), and flooring installation (238330). This technical breadth underscores her proficiency in managing complex, service-based acquisitions requiring specialized compliance, safety standards, and performance metrics.