Carter Petrusky

Carter Petrusky serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, with a primary focus on information technology services. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal regulations, conducting market research, and facilitating competitive solicitations. His portfolio centers on complex, performance-based contracts for software development and systems integration, requiring deep technical understanding and meticulous contract administration. Petrusky routinely handles solicitation drafting, source selection, contract award, and post-award management, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and agency mission objectives. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Petrusky maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. He engages with both large IT service providers and small businesses, fostering collaborative procurement environments that emphasize transparency, accountability, and performance outcomes. His approach prioritizes open competition while leveraging set-aside authorities to expand opportunities for qualified small businesses. Petrusky demonstrates a strong and deliberate commitment to small business participation, with approximately 80% of his awards designated for 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a strategic emphasis on empowering economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs within the federal IT marketplace. The remaining 20% of his acquisitions are awarded under no set-aside conditions, typically when full and open competition yields superior value or technical capability. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize socioeconomic goals without compromising acquisition integrity or mission readiness. His technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting a specialization in bespoke software solutions, application development, and IT system architecture. Petrusky routinely procures services involving agile development methodologies, cloud-native applications, and mission-critical system modernization, positioning him as a key steward of digital transformation initiatives within his operational domain.