Roger Manning

Roger K. Manning serves as a Purchasing Agent responsible for managing and executing procurements in support of operational and infrastructure needs across a broad spectrum of public services. His role centers on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing efficiency, transparency, and equitable access to contracting opportunities. Manning typically handles service-based acquisitions ranging from facility maintenance to land and site preparation, with a strong emphasis on competitive bidding processes and small business inclusion. He plays a critical role in translating agency requirements into solicitation documents that attract qualified vendors while adhering to statutory procurement frameworks. Manning cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small and mid-sized firms specializing in environmental, landscaping, and civil support services. His contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with local and regional contractors capable of delivering specialized, labor-intensive services under performance-based standards. He prioritizes clear statement of work development and post-award performance monitoring to ensure quality delivery and accountability, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability and regulatory compliance. A defining feature of Manning’s procurement strategy is his pronounced commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 65% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He actively promotes participation by women-owned small businesses and HUBZone firms, consistently integrating these categories into solicitation planning. His approach reflects a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity for underserved communities while maintaining competitive integrity in award decisions. Manning’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including landscaping services (561730), janitorial services (561720), forestry support activities (115310), site preparation (238910), and other heavy civil engineering (237990). He specializes in acquiring maintenance, groundskeeping, and site development services essential to public infrastructure sustainability, demonstrating deep familiarity with performance metrics, labor compliance, and environmental standards governing these domains.