Darrick Early

Darrick Early supports the Federal Acquisition Service’s mission within GSA FAS Region 11 by managing the procurement of mission-critical information technology services and computing infrastructure solutions. Responsible for end-to-end acquisition planning and contract execution, he ensures federal agencies receive secure, scalable, and modernized IT capabilities aligned with digital transformation goals. His work centers on acquiring cloud-based services, data center hosting, cybersecurity-enabling platforms, and managed IT operations that directly support federal operational resilience and system modernization efforts. He operates within a high-velocity acquisition environment requiring strict adherence to FAR and NIST guidelines, with a focus on delivering agile, compliant, and future-ready technology solutions. Early’s contractor relationships are primarily with large-scale computing infrastructure providers and enterprise IT service firms specializing in data processing, web hosting, and cloud-enabled platforms. He engages with vendors capable of delivering secure, FedRAMP-authorized environments and compliant IT operations, often partnering with firms that have demonstrated expertise in federal IT modernization initiatives. While no specific contractors are identified in current award data, his procurement pattern reflects a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal environments, robust cybersecurity controls, and the capacity to support continuous service delivery under performance-based contracts. Early’s procurement activity shows a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a focus on open competition to ensure access to the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors with enterprise-grade capabilities. This reflects a strategic alignment with GSA’s mission to prioritize technical excellence and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides in this domain, though small business participation may still occur organically through subcontracting or qualified small business offerings within larger contracts. His primary focus is on NAICS 518210, encompassing computing infrastructure providers, data processing, and web hosting services. He procures services including managed cloud infrastructure, secure data center operations, application hosting, and IT operations support—all critical to sustaining federal digital services. His technical expertise lies in evaluating architectures that meet FISMA, NIST 800-53, and FedRAMP requirements, ensuring acquired solutions are both scalable and secure for high-stakes government missions.