Christine Chaapel

Christine Service Chaapel serves as a Contract Specialist within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Region 3, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical IT and professional services acquisitions for federal defense and civilian agencies. She manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements development and market research to award and administration—ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and GSA policy. Her portfolio primarily centers on custom software development, cloud infrastructure, and data processing services that support digital transformation and cybersecurity modernization initiatives across high-priority national programs. Christine cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in enterprise IT solutions, particularly those with proven capabilities in custom computer programming and computing infrastructure services. She works closely with both large systems integrators and niche technology providers, fostering transparent, competitive environments that prioritize technical excellence and performance-based outcomes. Her procurement approach emphasizes clear statement of work development, risk mitigation through robust evaluation criteria, and continuous contractor performance monitoring. Christine’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. While she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains inclusive, encouraging participation from all qualified vendors through proactive market engagement and clear solicitation language. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which accounts for 60% of her portfolio, followed by 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers) and 323111 (Commercial Printing). She routinely procures bespoke software applications, secure cloud hosting, data center modernization, and digital document management systems, demonstrating deep expertise in IT modernization, systems integration, and mission-critical service delivery within federal defense and civilian environments.