Christine E. Faulkner

Christine Faulkner serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily centers on professional services, with a strong emphasis on training, IT consulting, and computer services. Faulkner routinely handles competitive solicitations under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, utilizing both simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated procurements to meet agency needs efficiently and transparently. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of service providers, particularly those offering customized software development, management consulting, and workforce training solutions. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting principles and values responsiveness, technical proficiency, and past performance as key evaluation criteria. Her approach supports a diverse supplier base, encouraging competition and innovation across the market. Faulkner demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 7.1% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a measured commitment to socioeconomic goals, prioritizing fair access for small businesses without compromising competition or mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), indicating deep expertise in workforce development and bespoke software solutions. She also regularly procures computer training (611420), administrative consulting (541611), and other IT-related services (541519), demonstrating a specialized understanding of the federal government’s evolving needs in digital transformation and human capital development.