Colieen Thompkins

Colieen Thompkins serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and service delivery objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services and related infrastructure support, with a focus on delivering efficient, transparent, and legally sound contracting solutions that align with agency operational needs. Thompkins cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including prime contractors specializing in IT services, software distribution, and data infrastructure. She regularly engages with merchant wholesalers of computer equipment and software, as well as firms providing computing infrastructure, data processing, and translation services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering a procurement environment grounded in fairness and regulatory integrity. Her acquisition strategy reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. While she does not currently prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of full and open competition ensures broad market access and encourages participation from all qualified entities, including small businesses competing on an equal footing. Thompkins specializes in NAICS codes related to computer services, particularly Other Computer Related Services (541519), which constitutes nearly 40% of her portfolio. She also frequently procures services under Computer and Peripheral Equipment Wholesalers (423430), Computing Infrastructure Providers (518210), and Translation and Interpretation Services (541930). Her technical expertise spans software integration, cloud-based platforms, data center operations, and multilingual support services, positioning her as a key resource for technology-driven acquisitions requiring specialized domain knowledge.