Samantha Rhoderick

Samantha Rhoderick serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives within her organization. Her portfolio is narrowly focused on poultry processing services, reflecting a deep specialization in food safety, sanitation, and agricultural supply chain operations. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under the NAICS code 311615, ensuring that procurement actions align with federal food security and nutrition programs. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a stable base of vendors capable of delivering compliant, high-volume poultry processing services. She maintains professional, arms-length relationships with contractors who demonstrate operational reliability, quality control certifications, and adherence to USDA and FDA standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure value and compliance. Samantha’s set-aside preferences reveal a strong alignment with socioeconomic goals, with 93.3% of her awards issued under full and open competition and 6.7% awarded through 8(a) competed pathways. This reflects a balanced commitment to both broad market access and targeted support for small disadvantaged businesses, without over-reliance on set-asides. Her approach ensures competitive integrity while intentionally creating opportunities for eligible 8(a) participants in a highly specialized industry. Her technical expertise is concentrated exclusively in NAICS 311615—poultry processing—encompassing slaughter, dressing, deboning, packaging, and cold storage operations. She possesses deep familiarity with federal food safety protocols, HACCP plans, and inspection requirements, ensuring that all contracted services meet stringent regulatory benchmarks. Her domain knowledge enables her to evaluate technical proposals with precision and negotiate performance metrics tied to hygiene, throughput, and traceability standards.