Zalma A Ross

Zalma A. Ross serves as a key procurement lead within the 693JJ4 Office of Acquisition Management under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, overseeing the acquisition of technical and support services critical to modernizing commercial motor vehicle safety systems. Responsible for managing full lifecycle contracting actions, Ross ensures alignment with DOT’s mission to enhance data-driven oversight, regulatory compliance, and technological resilience in the transportation sector. Their portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and operational support contracts, with a focus on system modernization, safety analytics, and infrastructure optimization for the commercial trucking industry. Ross maintains a consistent working relationship with the National Institute for Safety Research Inc., a trusted vendor providing specialized consulting and technical services in motor carrier safety analytics and compliance systems. The contracting pattern reflects a preference for established, non-traditional contractors with deep domain expertise in transportation safety, rather than broad-based service providers. Relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based task orders, indicating a focus on continuity, technical reliability, and mission-critical outcomes. There is no set-aside preference in Ross’s procurement activity; all awards are competed fully and openly under the unrestricted category. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-performance solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. The primary NAICS codes under Ross’s purview are 488490 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing data integration, safety compliance software, fleet monitoring systems, and regulatory advisory services. Their expertise lies in procuring advanced technical services that support FMCSA’s digital transformation and real-time safety monitoring initiatives, ensuring the agency’s systems remain robust, scalable, and responsive to emerging industry risks.