Roderick Gaither

Roderick Gaither serves as Director, OPS, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of procurement operations for a federal entity focused on facility management and professional services. In this leadership capacity, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting activities with operational mission needs. His portfolio primarily encompasses real property leasing, information technology services, and management consulting, with a strong emphasis on efficient, transparent, and compliant acquisition processes. He plays a pivotal role in shaping contracting strategy, guiding contract officers, and ensuring alignment with agency-wide goals for performance, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Gaither’s office maintains relationships with a diverse array of vendors, including commercial real estate lessors, IT service providers, and management consultants. His team engages both large-capacity contractors and small businesses through competitive solicitation processes, prioritizing value, capability, and regulatory adherence. Vendor partnerships are typically established through sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under FAR Part 15, with an emphasis on performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work definitions. Gaither’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations. However, he consistently supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes competition while fulfilling socioeconomic objectives. His office does not appear to rely heavily on specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad small business eligibility under the general total small business category. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 531120 (nonresidential building leasing), 541618 (management consulting), 541511 (custom computer programming), and 493110 (general warehousing), with a notable emphasis on 531110 (residential leasing). This reflects expertise in facility infrastructure, IT modernization, and operational support services, indicating a technical domain grounded in real estate management and enterprise-level professional services procurement.