Dinaira M. Borba

Dinaira M. Borba serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s strategic acquisition of information technology services and infrastructure. Responsible for managing the procurement lifecycle of IT Schedule contracts, she ensures compliance with FAR and GSAM regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to deliver scalable, pre-vetted solutions that support digital transformation across federal agencies. Her portfolio primarily encompasses telecommunications, cloud-enabled platforms, managed infrastructure, and enterprise computing services, with a focus on streamlining acquisition pathways for mission-critical IT capabilities. Borba collaborates with a broad spectrum of vendors holding IT Schedule 70 and other GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts, including large systems integrators, managed service providers, and niche technology innovators. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on vendor performance, compliance, and responsiveness to evolving federal IT requirements. She engages regularly with contractors to clarify solicitation terms, resolve contract administration issues, and ensure alignment with cybersecurity and interoperability standards such as FedRAMP and NIST frameworks. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, indicating a focus on maximizing market access and leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for all eligible contractors within the open competition framework. Borba’s technical expertise centers on NAICS categories related to telecommunications services, cloud computing, data center operations, and IT consulting. She routinely procures managed network services, hybrid cloud solutions, cybersecurity infrastructure, and enterprise software platforms, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and compliance demands of modern federal IT environments.