Cassandra Ellis

Cassandra Ellis serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on environmental consulting, computer systems design, and management advisory services. Ellis works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to develop sound acquisition strategies that align with agency goals, ensuring transparency, competition, and regulatory adherence across all phases of the procurement process. While specific contractor names are not available, Ellis maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitation. She routinely engages with firms capable of delivering technical expertise in environmental analysis, IT infrastructure, and operational management consulting, fostering collaborative relationships built on performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Ellis demonstrates a measured commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 11.1% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.8% awarded through 8(a) competed processes. Though the majority of her acquisitions remain unrestricted, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, particularly in technical service sectors. Her approach balances competitive integrity with statutory obligations to promote broad economic participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), followed by NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and NAICS 541611 (Management Consulting Services). She specializes in acquiring technical services related to environmental remediation planning, IT modernization, systems integration, and organizational efficiency consulting, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and compliance demands of these domains.