Valerie A Brock

Valerie A. Brock serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting mission-critical services across technical and educational domains. Her work centers on complex service-based contracts requiring careful evaluation of technical proposals, cost realism, and performance metrics, with a focus on professional and scientific services that align with federal research and educational objectives. She routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the acquisition process. Valerie collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in custom software development, social science research, and higher education services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated expertise in delivering tailored technical solutions and analytical services. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work definitions, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure deliverables meet federal standards. She fosters collaborative partnerships with vendors who bring innovation and subject-matter depth to complex, non-commoditized requirements. Valerie’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her awards conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency priorities that emphasize technical merit and capability over socioeconomic preferences. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement practices remain fully compliant with all small business outreach and reporting requirements under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus lies in three NAICS categories: Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), and Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310). She procures advanced software development, policy analysis, behavioral research, and academic support services, demonstrating deep expertise in technical and intellectual service acquisition within the federal research and education ecosystem.