Deja C. Holmes

Deja Elan Craddock serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions across a diverse range of service categories. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, technical, and operational support services, with a strong emphasis on information technology infrastructure, food service operations, and security-related contracts. Craddock maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships, engaging with both large prime contractors and small businesses across multiple sectors. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently collaborates with firms specializing in data processing, computing infrastructure, food service contracting, and security patrol services. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, transparent evaluation criteria, and performance-based contract management to ensure accountability and service quality. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 96% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, allocating approximately 4% of her portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Craddock’s primary industry focus centers on NAICS codes 519190 (All Other Information Services), 518210 (Data Processing and Hosting Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services). She brings deep expertise in procuring cloud-enabled IT systems, managed data services, catering and meal preparation contracts, and security personnel services, ensuring alignment with evolving operational needs and technological standards.