Tracie Simmons

Tracie Simmons serves as a Business Analyst supporting federal procurement operations, where she plays a critical role in analyzing requirements, evaluating market capabilities, and facilitating the acquisition lifecycle for professional and scientific services. Her work ensures that contracting actions align with agency mission objectives and regulatory compliance, particularly in technical and research-driven domains. She typically handles complex service-based acquisitions, including analytical studies, systems design, and technical consulting, often coordinating with program managers and technical experts to define statement of work requirements and assess vendor proposals under FAR guidelines. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, her procurement patterns suggest collaboration with a broad spectrum of professional services firms, including those specializing in engineering, computer systems design, and scientific research. She engages with vendors across the spectrum—from large primes to small businesses—emphasizing competitive bidding and market research to ensure value and innovation in contract awards. Tracie demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 95% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently allocates 5% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation. Her approach prioritizes market readiness and capability over socioeconomic categorizations, aligning with a strategy that balances competition and inclusion. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712, indicating deep engagement in research and development across physical, engineering, and life sciences. She also regularly procures services under NAICS 541990 and 541512, underscoring expertise in professional scientific consulting and computer systems design. Her work supports technical innovation, data-driven analysis, and infrastructure modernization, positioning her at the intersection of science, technology, and public sector acquisition strategy.