Roshawn K. Simpson

Roshawn K. Simpson serves as a Senior Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across professional, scientific, and technical services. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and contract administration. His portfolio primarily encompasses research and development initiatives, particularly in biotechnology, alongside specialized services in claims adjusting, technical support, and equipment maintenance. Simpson’s work is central to ensuring timely, lawful, and efficient acquisition of high-value technical solutions that support operational readiness and innovation within his organization. While specific contractor names are not available, Simpson maintains a broad network of vendors spanning large primes and small businesses, with a procurement pattern favoring open competition under full and open procedures. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, risk mitigation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering specialized technical expertise in biotech R&D, computer systems distribution, and industrial equipment repair. He consistently engages with vendors possessing the necessary certifications and capabilities to meet stringent federal standards. Simpson’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 88.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to opportunities without compromising competition or mission needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541714 (Biotechnology R&D), reflecting deep technical expertise in life sciences innovation. He also regularly procures services under NAICS 541990 (Professional Technical Services), 423430 (Computer Equipment Wholesaling), and 811310 (Industrial Machinery Repair), indicating a multidisciplinary approach to acquiring both cutting-edge research capabilities and critical infrastructure support services.