Carol K Silverman

Carol K. Silverman serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where she leads the acquisition of professional services critical to advancing data-driven governance and modernizing federal commerce initiatives. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on market research, public opinion polling, policy analysis, and digital infrastructure modernization, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives to enhance economic decision-making and public engagement. Her work directly supports high-impact federal initiatives by securing expert technical and analytical services through full and open competition and targeted small business set-asides. Silverman maintains a strong working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor for complex analytical and IT-enabled services, and regularly engages with a broad spectrum of professional service providers to meet evolving policy and operational needs. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation under FAR Part 15 procedures. She fosters collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, data-rich solutions that support cross-agency interoperability and evidence-based policymaking. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 85% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she demonstrates consistent support for small business participation, allocating 15% of contracts as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, prioritizing firms with proven expertise in professional and technical services. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her portfolio reflects a balanced commitment to fostering a competitive small business ecosystem. Silverman’s primary NAICS focus areas include 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her emphasis on data analytics, survey methodology, and policy research. She also procures specialized services in 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and 519190 (Other Information Services), indicating a broad operational scope that supports both digital infrastructure and facility-related needs across the agency’s mission-critical environments.