Careka C. Squire

Careka C. Squire serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation through contract award and administration. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical procurement objectives through strategic sourcing and risk mitigation. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts in technical education and information technology domains, with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with agency operational needs. She works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to define clear statements of work, evaluate technical proposals, and negotiate contract terms that promote accountability and performance. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly identified, Careka consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, emerging contractors, and established service providers in the education and IT sectors. Her procurement approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based contracting, fostering collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in compliance and outcomes-driven delivery. She maintains a balanced procurement strategy that encourages both large and small market participants to compete fairly for opportunities. Careka demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate emphasis on expanding opportunities for small businesses. The remaining half are open to all competitors, indicating a balanced approach that supports both broad competition and targeted small business inclusion. Her pattern of set-aside usage aligns with federal goals to enhance small business participation without compromising acquisition flexibility. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 611519 (Other Technical and Trade Schools) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating specialized expertise in procuring workforce development training, curriculum design, and non-standard IT support services. She routinely manages contracts for technical instruction, software customization, systems integration, and professional development programs, demonstrating deep familiarity with the unique compliance and performance metrics required in these technical service domains.