Charlene V. Matheson

Charlene V. Matheson serves as a Senior Contracting Officer within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 9, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical professional, scientific, and technical services to support federal operational efficiency and digital transformation. Her portfolio centers on securing complex IT and engineering solutions that enhance public service delivery, with a focus on custom software development, systems integration, and technical support services. Matheson plays a pivotal role in executing full lifecycle procurement actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with GSA’s strategic priorities in modernizing federal infrastructure and workforce capabilities. Matheson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of contractors specializing in information technology and engineering services. She routinely engages with prime contractors delivering custom computer programming, systems design, and electronic component integration, fostering transparent, performance-based partnerships grounded in competitive solicitation practices. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced vendors with proven technical expertise in federal environments, particularly those capable of scaling secure, scalable solutions across multi-agency platforms. Matheson’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency directives prioritizing broad market access and technical merit over socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains vigilant in ensuring all eligible small businesses have equitable opportunity to compete. Her approach emphasizes fairness, transparency, and value-driven outcomes rather than mandated socioeconomic preferences. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting deep expertise in software development, data systems, and digital service delivery. She also regularly procures engineering services (541330) and other computer-related support (541519), demonstrating proficiency in managing technical acquisitions across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical application modernization.