Chrisite L. Colaianni

Christie L. Colaianni 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. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering essential food and beverage supply chain services. Her acquisitions typically involve complex procurement actions for perishable and shelf-stable goods, including specialized manufacturing, cold chain logistics, and storage solutions, requiring deep technical understanding of food safety standards and distribution protocols. Colaianni maintains professional relationships with a diverse base of vendors, including specialty food manufacturers, refrigerated warehousing operators, and bottled beverage producers. She engages with both large-capacity producers and small business suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in transparency, competitive fairness, and performance accountability. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear performance metrics and quality assurance requirements, ensuring vendors meet stringent food safety and delivery timelines. Her procurement strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 87.5% of her actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she consistently reserves 12.5% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in the food manufacturing and logistics sectors. She does not currently prioritize other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, focusing instead on broad-based small business eligibility. Colaianni’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311422 (Specialty Canning), with significant activity also in 312111 (Soft Drink Manufacturing), 312112 (Bottled Water Manufacturing), 311999 (Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), and 493120 (Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage). She specializes in acquiring packaged food products, beverage systems, and temperature-controlled storage services, requiring expertise in food science, cold chain integrity, and supply chain resilience. Her domain knowledge ensures that acquisitions align with operational needs while maintaining compliance with federal food safety and labeling regulations.