Arthur Chappelka

Arthur Chappelka serves as a key procurement lead within the IRS BEP IT Acquisition office under the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical information technology solutions to modernize federal digital infrastructure. He manages a portfolio of contracts focused on custom software development, systems integration, and compliance-driven IT services, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, accessibility, and enterprise platform modernization. His work directly supports the agency’s mandate to secure and enhance the Treasury’s digital operations through agile, standards-compliant technology procurement. Chappelka collaborates with a broad range of IT service providers and software publishers, maintaining relationships with vendors experienced in federal compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and Section 508. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages firms with proven expertise in secure software lifecycle management, cloud-native application development, and legacy system modernization. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous vendor evaluation, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Chappelka’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This reflects a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible talent pool to meet complex technical requirements rather than prioritizing socioeconomic categories. His approach prioritizes capability and compliance over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, high-assurance solutions. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 513210 (Software Publishers), indicating a deep specialization in procuring proprietary and custom-developed software systems. He regularly acquires enterprise applications, secure web platforms, data integration tools, and automated compliance monitoring solutions—all tailored to support the Bureau’s financial and operational missions. His technical expertise lies at the intersection of software engineering, federal IT governance, and secure systems architecture.