Rubie B. King

Rubie B. King serves as a Contracting Officer/Specialist within the 693JJ4 Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where she manages the acquisition of professional, scientific, and technical services critical to advancing commercial motor vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. Her portfolio centers on data-driven safety oversight, modernization of transportation information systems, and expert consulting services that support the agency’s mission to enhance operational resilience and regulatory effectiveness. King routinely handles complex, performance-based solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, prioritizing outcomes aligned with technological innovation and safety analytics. She maintains a consistent working relationship with the National Institute for Safety Research Inc., a key provider of safety analytics and technical consulting services. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term, performance-oriented partnerships with vendors capable of delivering specialized expertise in transportation safety systems, data validation, and regulatory compliance support. These relationships reflect a preference for contractors with demonstrated technical proficiency in safety science and systems integration, often requiring specialized certifications and domain-specific experience. King exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no set-aside remains the most frequent category, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competition and capacity-building among qualified small firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach that supports socioeconomic goals without compromising technical rigor. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 and 541690, reflecting a deep specialization in professional scientific consulting and technical services for transportation safety. She also frequently procures testing laboratory services and security systems tailored to motor carrier operations, demonstrating expertise in domains requiring high-integrity data collection, systems validation, and infrastructure protection. Her work ensures that acquisition decisions align with the FMCSA’s mission to leverage technology and expert analysis in safeguarding the nation’s commercial transportation networks.