Charlene R. Allison

Charlene R. Allison serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across professional, scientific, and technical services. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive contracting practices. She typically handles solicitations under FAR Part 15, including sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions, with a focus on performance-based contracting and outcome-driven requirements. Her work supports the acquisition of specialized services critical to public health, technology infrastructure, and operational support functions. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate a preference for established service providers in professional and technical domains, including firms with expertise in custom software development, medical laboratory operations, and hospitality support services. She engages with a mix of large-capability contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive environments that emphasize quality, innovation, and contract performance. Her working relationships reflect a balanced approach—prioritizing value, compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional sourcing. Charlene demonstrates a strong orientation toward open competition, with 89.8% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, awarding approximately 8.2% of contracts as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 2.0% as 8(a) competed awards. Her socioeconomic contracting strategy aligns with federal goals to promote equitable access while maintaining rigorous standards for capability and performance. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), and 621511 (Medical Laboratories), reflecting deep expertise in IT modernization, data-driven service delivery, and healthcare support functions. She also regularly procures services under 721110 (Hotels and Motels) and 923120 (Administration of Public Health Programs), indicating a broad operational footprint that spans both administrative and clinical support domains. Her technical proficiency lies in managing complex, service-based contracts requiring high levels of oversight and performance metrics.