Carolyn A. Cooper

Carolyn L. Cooper serves as Acquisition Career Manager, providing strategic leadership in the development and execution of acquisition policies and workforce initiatives. In this role, she ensures alignment between procurement practices and agency mission objectives, guiding contracting professionals through complex acquisition cycles and regulatory compliance frameworks. She oversees the end-to-end acquisition process—from requirements definition to contract award and administration—focusing on high-integrity, mission-critical procurements that support operational readiness and public service delivery. Her expertise spans the full spectrum of federal acquisition lifecycle management, with particular emphasis on professional services and technical support contracts. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly detailed, Carolyn’s procurement patterns reflect a broad-based engagement with diverse vendors across technical and logistical service sectors. She fosters collaborative partnerships with both large-capability firms and small businesses, emphasizing competitive, transparent sourcing practices that promote innovation and accountability. Her approach prioritizes performance-based contracting and risk-mitigated acquisition strategies, ensuring that vendor relationships are built on measurable outcomes and sustained compliance. Carolyn’s set-aside preferences indicate a strong orientation toward open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This reflects a deliberate focus on merit-based selection and broad market engagement, rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her contracting philosophy centers on maximizing competition and value through unrestricted solicitations, while still ensuring small business participation occurs organically through open market opportunities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519190 (Other Information Services), 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), and 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal), indicating deep engagement with technical, environmental, and information services. She also regularly procures environmental consulting services under 541620 and couriers and express delivery services under 492110, demonstrating expertise in both scientific support and logistics infrastructure. Her domain knowledge spans data-driven research, environmental compliance, and operational logistics, making her a key architect of mission-aligned acquisition strategies.