Adrianna Shaney

Adrianna Shaney serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition and Grants at the Social Security Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to modernize IT infrastructure, secure critical administrative systems, and ensure the reliable delivery of social security benefits. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions, from requirements definition and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary focus on software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity services. Her work directly enables the SSA’s digital transformation initiatives and operational resilience, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Shaney maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc. and COLORID, LLC, partnering with vendors that deliver enterprise-grade solutions in IT modernization, data management, and administrative support systems. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, outcome-driven deliverables, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure sustained system integrity and service continuity. These relationships reflect a preference for established contractors with proven expertise in federal IT environments and a track record of compliance with NIST and FISMA standards. While the majority of her acquisitions—76.9%—are conducted as unrestricted competitions, she actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides, which account for 23.1% of her portfolio. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19, consistently leveraging small business set-asides to foster innovation and expand the pool of qualified federal vendors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Financial Transactions Processing (522320), and Professional and Management Development Training (611430), indicating a strong emphasis on process optimization, financial systems support, and workforce capacity building. She also regularly procures services related to systems integration and data analytics, underscoring her technical expertise in supporting SSA’s digital and operational transformation agenda.