Cara Calimano

Cara Calimano serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in professional and technical services, with a strong emphasis on information technology and specialized equipment procurement. She plays a key role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by identifying market capabilities, structuring solicitations, and ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations. Her work centers on securing mission-critical services that support operational efficiency and technological modernization, often involving custom software development, computer facilities management, and professional equipment distribution. Her acquisitions are typically awarded through competitive sealed bidding and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms, reflecting a preference for flexible, performance-based contracting approaches. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Calimano’s procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with firms specializing in IT services, professional equipment wholesale, and technical consulting. She maintains a vendor ecosystem composed of both large-capability providers and small businesses capable of delivering niche technical solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes market research, clear statement of work development, and performance metrics to ensure accountability and outcomes-driven delivery. Calimano’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market competition and selecting vendors based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals through subcontracting and teaming arrangements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), 541990 (Other Professional Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), reflecting deep expertise in software development, systems integration, and IT infrastructure support. She also regularly procures professional equipment through NAICS 423490 and computer facility management services under NAICS 541513, demonstrating a broad technical domain spanning digital services, hardware logistics, and managed IT operations.