Carolynn J. Phelps

Carolynn J. Phelps serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical operations through timely and efficient procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, facility management, and specialized support functions, with a focus on achieving value, transparency, and regulatory adherence across all contract actions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors offering IT services, maintenance, and operational support. She routinely collaborates with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and performance-based outcomes. Her approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, rigorous source selection, and post-award oversight to ensure contractor accountability and service delivery alignment with agency objectives. Carolynn demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 89.5% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 10.5% of her awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic categories are prominently utilized, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for qualified small businesses within her acquisition portfolio. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer Facilities Management Services (541513) and Other Computer Related Services (541519), underscoring her expertise in IT infrastructure and managed services. She also procures commercial and industrial equipment maintenance (811310), collection agency services (561440), and postharvest crop activities (115114), indicating a diverse technical portfolio that spans both federal IT modernization and niche support services. Her domain knowledge bridges information technology, logistics, and operational support, making her a versatile and technically grounded procurement professional.