Yvette Anderson

Yvette Anderson serves as a Small Business Specialist, playing a pivotal role in advancing equitable access to federal contracting opportunities for small businesses. In this capacity, she supports the agency’s mission to foster competition, ensure compliance with socioeconomic procurement goals, and streamline acquisition processes that empower small and emerging vendors. She typically handles a diverse portfolio of professional services and support acquisitions, working closely with contracting officers to identify set-aside eligibility, develop small business participation plans, and validate vendor certifications under FAR Part 19. Her expertise ensures that small business objectives are integrated into every phase of the acquisition lifecycle—from market research to contract award and performance monitoring. While no specific contractor relationships are identified, Anderson collaborates extensively with a broad ecosystem of certified small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns, as well as service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Her working relationships are characterized by proactive outreach, mentorship, and technical guidance to help vendors navigate federal requirements and position themselves competitively for upcoming opportunities. She fosters long-term vendor engagement through pre-solicitation events, industry days, and tailored outreach campaigns designed to broaden the pool of qualified small business respondents. Anderson’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong institutional commitment to small business participation, with 37.5% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business eligibility over unrestricted competition, which accounts for the remaining 62.5%. Her approach aligns with federal mandates to maximize small business utilization without compromising mission needs, consistently leveraging socioeconomic programs to promote diversity and innovation in the federal supply base. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing consulting, technical analysis, and specialized support services. She also frequently procures printing support activities (323120), industrial machinery distribution (423830), general government support (921190), and physical sciences R&D (541712), indicating expertise in both administrative and technical domains. Her industry focus underscores a balanced portfolio bridging professional services, logistics, and research support, with an emphasis on scalable, non-manufacturing solutions.