Vivian (Bobbie) J McPherson

Vivian (Bobbie) J. McPherson serves as a Contracting Specialist within the OCP-POD-Acq-Mgmt-Branch-FTC at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she manages the acquisition of mission-critical digital infrastructure and technical consulting services to support modernized agricultural data systems. Her portfolio centers on securing computing services, software solutions, and administrative management expertise that enable secure, efficient, and data-driven operational decision-making across USDA programs. She executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in cybersecurity and IT modernization. McPherson maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ALPHA OMEGA INTEGRATION LLC, SAMYAK SOLUTIONS, INC., and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, reflecting a blend of technical services and facility support vendors. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. She prioritizes vendors with demonstrated expertise in federal IT environments and proven compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside, while 28.6% are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance demonstrates a commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising access to specialized capabilities. She actively engages with small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, ensuring equitable opportunity while maintaining acquisition agility. McPherson’s primary NAICS focus includes 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 541512 (Computer Systems Design), and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Services), underscoring her specialization in IT modernization, systems integration, and operational support. She regularly procures cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity services, data processing solutions, and technical consulting to sustain the agency’s digital ecosystem, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal IT procurement frameworks and mission-aligned technology requirements.