Zetherine Gore

Zetherine Gore serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for a broad range of professional and administrative services. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical support functions through transparent, competitive contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses services related to graphic design, computer-related support, and office administrative operations, requiring a nuanced understanding of performance-based contracting and statement of work development. Gore ensures all acquisitions align with statutory requirements and agency objectives, emphasizing efficiency, accountability, and value-driven outcomes. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Gore’s contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and general service providers delivering technical and creative support. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in clear deliverables, performance metrics, and timely contract administration. Her approach prioritizes fair competition and vendor responsiveness, encouraging both established firms and emerging small businesses to participate in federal opportunities. Gore demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 80% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition and 20% designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach reflects her dedication to maximizing small business participation without compromising competition or mission needs. She does not routinely utilize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad small business eligibility to promote accessibility and market diversity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541430 (Graphic Design Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 561110 (Office Administrative Services), each accounting for 22.2% of her activity. She also regularly procures commercial photography and general support services under NAICS 541922 and 561990. This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring creative, digital, and administrative solutions that enable efficient government operations across multiple functional domains.