Cheong J. Chon

Cheong J. Chon serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Within the agency’s procurement mission, Chon ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficiency and transparency in the acquisition of mission-critical information technology services. Their portfolio primarily encompasses complex IT infrastructure and digital services contracts, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, statement of work development, and risk mitigation strategies in cloud and data-centric environments. Chon maintains professional relationships with a broad range of vendors specializing in computing infrastructure, data processing, and web hosting services. While no single contractor dominates their award portfolio, they consistently engage with both large systems integrators and niche technology providers capable of delivering scalable, secure, and compliant digital solutions. Their working relationships reflect a preference for responsive, technically proficient vendors with proven experience in federal IT environments, fostering collaboration through clear communication and rigorous performance monitoring. Chong’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and value through broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, Chon remains committed to fair and equitable access for all qualified offerors. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210, encompassing computing infrastructure providers, data processing, and web hosting services, reflecting expertise in cloud migration, server management, and digital platform support. A secondary focus on NAICS 519130—other information services—demonstrates engagement with content delivery, data analytics, and digital media platforms. Chon’s technical domain expertise centers on modernizing government IT systems through secure, scalable, and interoperable digital services.