Carlos R. Kinsman

Carlos R. Kinsman serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing information technology acquisitions within a federal agency, focusing on the acquisition of computing infrastructure, data processing services, and related IT support solutions. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s technology modernization objectives by overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. His portfolio centers on complex IT services requiring high levels of technical specificity and compliance with cybersecurity and data integrity standards, often involving cloud-enabled platforms and enterprise software integration. Kinsman ensures alignment with agency mission needs while adhering to statutory procurement requirements and best practices in acquisition planning. Kinsman maintains a broad network of vendor relationships across the IT services sector, engaging with both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses to deliver scalable, secure, and mission-critical technology solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—leveraging established contractors with proven performance histories while actively fostering competition among emerging technology providers. He routinely works with firms offering data center hosting, managed IT services, and custom software development, prioritizing vendors capable of meeting stringent federal compliance frameworks such as FISMA and NIST SP 800-53. Kinsman demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over one-third of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not frequently utilize specialized socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, his consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for qualified small IT firms and promote competitive diversity in the acquisition pipeline. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 and 541519, reflecting deep expertise in procuring computing infrastructure, web hosting, data processing, and other computer-related professional services. He also routinely acquires computer hardware and software through merchant wholesalers (NAICS 423430) and, to a lesser extent, marketing research services (NAICS 541910), demonstrating a well-rounded command of the federal IT services landscape.