Virginia DeSeau

Virginia DeSeau serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across professional services, with a focus on research, analysis, and technical consulting. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR and socioeconomic requirements. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services requiring specialized expertise in social sciences, market research, and systems design, often involving competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under FAR Part 15. DeSeau’s work supports mission-critical decision-making through data-driven contractor performance and rigorous source selection processes. Her contractor relationships are built on a foundation of competitive fairness and regulatory compliance, engaging a diverse pool of vendors ranging from large professional services firms to small business concerns certified under various socioeconomic programs. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently fosters partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality analytical, technical, and management consulting services. Her approach emphasizes transparency, thorough documentation, and performance-based contract management to ensure accountability and mission alignment. DeSeau demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 22% of her awards designated for small business set-asides, including both Total Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) categories. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for underserved vendors while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She strategically leverages FAR 19.5 and other socioeconomic authorities to promote equitable access without compromising acquisition integrity. Her primary industry focus lies in NAICS 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling) and 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities), with additional emphasis on computer systems design and administrative management consulting. She routinely procures services involving survey methodology, behavioral analysis, data interpretation, and technology-enabled research platforms, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and methodological demands of evidence-based policy support.