Ronesha Vaughn

Ronesha Vaughn serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where she plays a pivotal role in executing professional services acquisitions that support data-driven governance and policy modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—primarily focused on securing expert consulting, technical services, and operational support critical to advancing federal economic strategy and digital infrastructure. Her acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to inform national policy through high-impact market research, public opinion polling, and technology-enabled public engagement. Vaughn maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a key contractor providing analytical and technical services that underpin the agency’s policy research and digital modernization initiatives. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven capabilities in mission-critical domains, while also actively engaging a diverse vendor base to ensure competitive, compliant, and efficient procurement outcomes. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory adherence. Her procurement portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no other socioeconomic set-asides dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance innovation through diverse supplier engagement. Vaughn’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting her expertise in procuring software development and digital platform modernization, alongside significant activity in Food Service Contractors (722310) and Other Building Equipment Contractors (238290). She also regularly sources specialized services in architectural metalwork and athletic goods manufacturing, indicating a broad operational scope that supports both administrative and facility-based needs across the agency’s diverse mission areas.