Alicia S Draines

Alicia S. Draines serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical services aligned with agency objectives. She primarily handles complex, non-personal services contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a strong emphasis on information technology and professional services. Draines works closely with program offices to define technical requirements, assess vendor capabilities, and structure contracts that promote competition, accountability, and performance-based outcomes. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Draines engages with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering computer-related professional services, including systems integrators, software developers, and IT consultants. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and risk mitigation through well-defined statement of work and deliverable schedules. She fosters transparent vendor interactions and encourages responsive, compliant proposals that meet technical and regulatory standards. Draines’s contracting portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on open competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern suggests an operational priority on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of business size or certification status, while still adhering to all applicable small business goals under FAR Part 19. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541519—Other Computer Related Services—encompassing a wide range of IT support, custom software development, data analytics, cloud services, and systems consulting. She specializes in acquiring technical solutions that enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity posture, and digital transformation across federal missions, demonstrating deep familiarity with modern IT service delivery models and performance-based contracting frameworks.