Annemarie Spence

Annemarie Spence serves as a key procurement lead within the Government Accountability Office, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure federal accountability through the acquisition of mission-critical information systems and analytical infrastructure. She manages a portfolio of contracts focused on modernizing digital platforms, enhancing data integrity, and sustaining the technical backbone of public reporting and internal oversight systems. Her acquisitions primarily center on information services, cybersecurity-enabled analytics, and cloud-enabled data management solutions that enable GAO’s independent audits and evaluations. Spence operates with a strategic focus on operational resilience and long-term system sustainability, ensuring that procurement decisions align with GAO’s mandate for transparency and efficiency. She maintains consistent working relationships with established federal contractors including SALIENT CRGT, INC., AMERICAN SECURITY PROGRAMS INC, VERIZON FEDERAL INC., EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., and FOUR POINTS TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in federal information technology modernization, secure data infrastructure, and mission-critical support services. Spence’s contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor reliability, fostering long-term collaborations with contractors who deliver scalable, audit-ready solutions. Spence’s procurement patterns show a complete absence of set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize technical capability and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that GAO’s high-stakes operational needs are met by the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 519130 (Other Information Services), accounting for 75% of activity, which encompasses custom software development, data analytics platforms, and digital reporting systems. The remaining 25% falls under NAICS 519290, covering web portals and information aggregation services. Spence’s expertise centers on acquiring advanced information technology solutions that support GAO’s analytical rigor and public accountability functions.