Anne Cary

Anne Cary serves as a key procurement lead within NASA’s IT Procurement Office (80TECH), driving the acquisition of mission-critical information technology services that underpin aerospace research and spacecraft systems development. She specializes in securing advanced software solutions, high-performance computing platforms, and engineering support services essential to data analysis, scientific instrumentation, and real-time mission operations. Her work directly enables NASA’s strategic modernization of scientific computing environments and ensures the agency’s technological edge in space exploration. Cary manages the full lifecycle of complex IT procurements, from requirement definition through contract award and performance monitoring, with a focus on technical precision and mission alignment. She maintains established working relationships with specialized technology providers, notably ZWICKROELL, LP and ABSOLUTE EMC LLC, both of which deliver high-fidelity engineering services and embedded systems solutions tailored to NASA’s unique operational demands. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with deep domain expertise in aerospace-grade software development, signal processing, and real-time data acquisition systems. Cary fosters long-term vendor collaboration grounded in technical rigor, compliance with NASA security protocols, and proven performance in high-stakes environments. Cary’s procurement portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This approach underscores her commitment to selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing mission readiness and system integrity over socioeconomic preferences. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in her portfolio, all acquisitions adhere to federal procurement standards and emphasize value-driven outcomes. Her primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing custom software development, systems integration, and specialized IT consulting for scientific and engineering applications. She consistently procures mission-critical services including data pipeline automation, simulation modeling tools, and high-precision instrumentation control systems, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical domains of aerospace computing and scientific data infrastructure.