Anita L. Proctor

Anita L. Proctor serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for information technology services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic contracting. She specializes in soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for software development, systems integration, and digital infrastructure services, frequently navigating complex technical requirements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15 procedures. Her work supports the delivery of mission-critical IT solutions through competitive and transparent processes, aligning acquisitions with broader digital transformation goals. Proctor cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established IT service providers and agile small businesses specializing in custom programming and cloud-enabled solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable software services and data infrastructure support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability through robust evaluation criteria and post-award oversight. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 71.4% of awards issued without set-aside designations. Nevertheless, she actively promotes small business participation, with 21.4% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 7.1% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach demonstrates her commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. Proctor’s technical focus centers on NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting her expertise in procuring bespoke software development, application maintenance, and IT consulting. She also regularly acquires services under NAICS 511210 and 518210, indicating a strong demand for web-based platforms, data processing, and hosting infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans enterprise software, cloud services, and digital information systems, positioning her as a key operator in the federal IT procurement landscape.