Carmelita Lariba

Carmelita Lariba serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation to award and contract administration. She plays a critical role in advancing agency mission objectives through compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement practices, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and socioeconomic goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, including computing infrastructure, data processing, and facilities management, alongside select hospitality-related support services. Lariba’s expertise lies in structuring complex, performance-based contracts that promote innovation, accountability, and value for taxpayer dollars. While specific contractor names are not available, Lariba maintains a dynamic network of vendors across the IT services sector, including both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach, engaging established service providers while actively cultivating relationships with emerging technology firms capable of delivering scalable, secure, and mission-critical solutions. She emphasizes competitive bidding and performance metrics to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement in service delivery. Lariba demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 25% of her awards directed toward 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and diversify the vendor base. The remaining 75% of her acquisitions are conducted without set-aside, indicating a preference for open competition when appropriate, while still ensuring small business inclusion through targeted opportunities. This balanced approach aligns with federal mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 518210, 541513, and 541519, reflecting deep expertise in data center operations, cloud infrastructure, and managed IT services. She also procures hospitality services under NAICS 721110, suggesting support for mission-essential lodging or transient accommodations. Lariba’s technical domain knowledge spans cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, IT modernization, and service-level agreement-driven contracts, positioning her as a strategic partner in delivering mission-critical technology and operational support.