Cari Fraser

Cari Fraser serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement analysis and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while supporting mission-critical services across diverse technical domains. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on consulting, digital services, and creative production. Fraser works closely with program managers and acquisition teams to align contracting strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring transparent, competitive, and efficient procurement outcomes. Her contractor relationships center on professional services firms providing management consulting, accounting, and computer systems design services. She engages with a mix of large prime contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments that prioritize technical capability and past performance. While no single vendor dominates her award portfolio, her approach encourages broad market participation, with a preference for firms demonstrating expertise in niche service areas such as administrative operations and media production. Fraser exhibits a strong preference for open competition, with 88.9% of her awards issued under general solicitation rather than set-aside programs. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 11.1% of her contracts to 8(a) competed opportunities. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission needs, demonstrating thoughtful integration of small business initiatives within a predominantly open acquisition framework. Her primary NAICS focus includes Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), reflecting her expertise in organizational efficiency and operational support contracts. She also frequently procures services under Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Other Accounting Services (541219), and Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating a technical aptitude for both creative and IT-driven service acquisitions. Her work spans the intersection of business operations, digital transformation, and media services, positioning her as a versatile procurement professional with deep domain knowledge in professional services contracting.