Aleksandra VERNON

Aleksandra Vernon serves as a strategic procurement lead within the Accountability & Implementation Board, supporting Maryland’s mission to ensure transparent, data-driven execution of statewide policy initiatives—particularly the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. In this role, she manages the acquisition of specialized technical and operational services essential to performance measurement, program evaluation, and real-time system support. Her procurement activities center on securing agile, results-oriented solutions that enable continuous monitoring and refinement of public programs through advanced analytics and digital infrastructure. Vernon’s portfolio is focused on outcomes-based contracting, emphasizing measurable impact and operational efficiency. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Vernon maintains a broad network of qualified vendors specializing in technical evaluation services, data analytics platforms, and performance management systems. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in public sector evaluation frameworks and adaptive implementation methodologies. Her contracting approach prioritizes vendor responsiveness, technical rigor, and alignment with state-level accountability standards, ensuring seamless integration of external support into core governance functions. Vernon’s procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside procedures. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically capable providers regardless of socioeconomic designation, rather than targeting specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, vendors of all sizes are evaluated on merit, technical capability, and alignment with program outcomes. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, performance analytics tools, data visualization platforms, and systems integration services tailored to public policy evaluation. Vernon specializes in acquiring technical support that enables real-time dashboards, longitudinal data tracking, and evidence-based decision-making—critical components for sustaining the integrity and impact of Maryland’s strategic initiatives.