Ruth Rajaona, Procurement Supervisor

Ruth Rajaona serves as a Procurement Supervisor, overseeing the planning, solicitation, and award of government contracts to support critical operational needs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing efficient and transparent procurement practices. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and requirement development to contract execution and closeout—primarily focusing on construction, professional services, and ancillary support contracts. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with organizational objectives, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while upholding integrity and accountability in all contracting decisions. Ruth collaborates with a diverse pool of vendors, including general contractors, specialty trade firms, architectural service providers, and insurance agencies. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she maintains consistent working relationships with small and mid-sized businesses capable of delivering high-quality, on-time performance. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contractor accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and results-driven outcomes. Ruth demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 20% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 8(a) competed contracts and Local Area Set-Asides under FAR 26.2. Though the majority of her acquisitions are open to all eligible offerors, she actively promotes participation from disadvantaged and locally based businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity and enhance community impact through federal spending. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236118 (Residential Remodelers) and 454310 (Electronic Shopping and Mail-Order Houses), with significant activity in 238990 (Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 541310 (Architectural Services), and 524210 (Insurance Agencies). This reflects expertise in construction-related services, facility enhancements, and support services for administrative operations, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and market capabilities in these specialized domains.