Sonia Neblett

Sonia Neblett serves as a key procurement professional within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, supporting the Department of Transportation’s mission to enhance national transportation infrastructure through data-driven engineering and research solutions. She manages the acquisition of technical services critical to highway system innovation, including software development, data analytics, and operational consulting. Her work directly enables the agency’s research initiatives by securing specialized engineering and IT services that inform infrastructure design, safety modeling, and performance evaluation. Neblett’s portfolio centers on complex, knowledge-intensive contracts requiring deep technical expertise and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She maintains strategic relationships with high-caliber contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a preference for institutional and specialized service providers with proven capabilities in transportation systems analysis and advanced computing. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors capable of delivering customized technical solutions, often involving multi-year task orders under Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles. These partnerships are built on technical rigor, deliverable transparency, and adherence to federal research standards. Neblett’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing the highest-quality expertise to meet complex infrastructure challenges. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all procurements remain fully compliant with FAR requirements and competitive fairness standards. Her primary NAICS focus lies in 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), underscoring deep specialization in software development, algorithmic modeling, and data integration for transportation systems. She consistently procures custom applications for traffic flow simulation, asset management platforms, and real-time monitoring tools, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of civil engineering and advanced information technology.