Sonja L. Rousey

Sonja L. Rousey serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and strategically aligned procurement actions that support federal transit program integrity. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advisory and administrative services critical to grant oversight, financial accountability, and program evaluation. Her work ensures that transit funding initiatives are supported by high-quality, mission-critical services while adhering to FAR regulations and federal procurement best practices. Rousey primarily handles service-based contracts requiring expert consultation, operational support, and technical administration in support of national transit objectives. Rousey collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including management consulting firms, temporary staffing providers, and specialized service contractors, fostering partnerships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and value-driven outcomes. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with proven capacity in transit program support, financial management advisory, and operational efficiency services. Her working relationships emphasize responsiveness, regulatory adherence, and the ability to scale services across multiple grantee jurisdictions. Rousey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly one-third of her acquisitions designated for small business set-asides. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, as well as targeted awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone firms, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her contracting patterns align with federal priorities to promote equitable access and enhance competition among small business concerns. Her procurement focus is heavily concentrated in administrative and general management consulting services (NAICS 541611), where she sources expert advisory support for transit program governance, compliance monitoring, and performance assessment. She also procures temporary help services and facilities support to sustain operational continuity. Rousey’s technical domain expertise lies in the intersection of federal grant administration and operational consulting, ensuring that transit agencies receive the strategic guidance necessary to meet federal mandates and public service objectives.