Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker serves as a Contracting Officer at the Headquarters Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of defense acquisition programs through rigorous contract administration and oversight. Responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and service-based domains, she enforces compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards and safeguards taxpayer interests by validating contractor performance against contractual obligations. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, software systems, and specialized manufacturing contracts critical to sustaining DoD operational readiness and quality assurance initiatives. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Parker maintains strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including large prime contractors and mid-tier technical service providers, consistently emphasizing performance accountability and contractual compliance. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on transparency, risk mitigation, and post-award surveillance, aligning with DCMA’s mission of independent oversight. She collaborates closely with program managers and technical evaluators to ensure deliverables meet defense standards and mission-critical requirements. Parker’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding 12.5% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. Her approach prioritizes fair competition while ensuring small businesses have meaningful access to defense opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511210 (Software Publishers), 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting deep expertise in digital infrastructure, software development, and IT modernization. She also regularly procures printing ink manufacturing (325910) and computer equipment wholesale (423430) services, indicating broad technical literacy across both commercial and defense-specific supply chains. Parker’s work underscores a technical proficiency in mission-critical IT and industrial supply systems essential to national defense.