Alicia Butler

Alicia Butler serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology and professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on software development, systems integration, and management consulting solutions. Alicia works closely with program offices to translate mission needs into enforceable contractual terms, ensuring deliverables align with technical specifications and performance standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Alicia maintains consistent engagement with vendors specializing in software publishing, IT consulting, and computer systems services. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding under full and open competition, with a preference for established industry partners possessing demonstrated technical capability and past performance in digital services. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who adhere to rigorous compliance standards and exhibit responsiveness to evolving federal IT requirements. Alicia’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 91.7% of her awards issued under full and open competition. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently allocating 8.3% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced commitment to maximizing competition while ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses to contribute to federal mission outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and 513210 (Software Publishers), reflecting a deep specialization in digital solutions and professional services. She frequently procures custom software development, cloud-based platforms, IT strategy services, and computer systems integration, demonstrating expertise in the evolving landscape of federal technology procurement and digital transformation initiatives.