Danielle Pena

Danielle Pena serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex information technology acquisitions within a federal agency, focusing on software development, systems design, and digital infrastructure services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s technology modernization objectives by overseeing the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and performance management. Her portfolio centers on mission-critical IT services, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity standards and agile acquisition methodologies. She routinely handles both competitive and set-aside procurements, balancing operational needs with socioeconomic goals to foster innovation and vendor diversity. Pena maintains a collaborative working relationship with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators and specialized small businesses offering custom programming and cloud-based solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages vendors with proven expertise in software development lifecycle management, data processing, and infrastructure hosting. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure deliverables meet technical and compliance requirements. A strong advocate for small business participation, Pena prioritizes socioeconomic contracting opportunities, with over 45% of her awards directed toward small business set-asides. Her pattern reflects a deliberate emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, complemented by a consistent 10% allocation to 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a strategic commitment to expanding economic opportunity while enhancing competition and innovation within the federal IT marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting deep expertise in bespoke software development and digital content platforms. She also frequently procures services under 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services) and 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting), indicating a technical proficiency in cloud-enabled applications, enterprise software integration, and IT infrastructure modernization. Her work supports the agency’s digital transformation through tailored technology solutions delivered by a diverse, capable vendor base.