Darlene Arakaki

Darlene Arakaki is a Contract Specialist who serves as a primary point of contact for procurement activities. In this role, she is responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle and ensuring that procurement actions align with the agency's mission and regulatory requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement data indicates a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with the vast majority of acquisitions categorized as No Set-Aside. There is a minimal percentage of activity dedicated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement activity is heavily concentrated within the telecommunications sector. The primary focus areas include Wired Telecommunications Carriers, specifically under NAICS 517111 and 517311. Additionally, her technical domain expertise extends to communication equipment repair and maintenance, as well as other telecommunications and computer-related services.