Rosa M. Southard

Rosa M. Southard 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) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts, with a focus on administrative support and facility operations. Southard works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with mission objectives, ensuring timely delivery of essential services while maintaining rigorous oversight and accountability. Southard cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those specializing in janitorial services and management consulting. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages both large service providers and small business concerns, fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and cost-effectiveness. Her working relationships are characterized by clear communication, adherence to solicitation terms, and a commitment to fair and open competition under established procurement frameworks. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all eligible offerors. This approach underscores her dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses without compromising acquisition efficiency. She actively promotes small business participation and ensures compliance with socioeconomic program requirements, though she does not routinely favor specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB over general small business eligibility. Southard’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) and NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services). She routinely acquires facility support services, including cleaning, waste management, and custodial operations, as well as strategic advisory services related to organizational efficiency, process improvement, and operational planning. Her technical expertise centers on service delivery metrics, performance-based contracting, and outcome-oriented evaluation criteria to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient support for agency operations.