Donita L. Hood

Donita L. Hood serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Commerce’s SSSPO, where she plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that support data-driven governance and modernized digital infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration. She specializes in securing expert support for economic policy analysis, public opinion polling, and operational efficiency initiatives, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and agency mission priorities. Her acquisitions primarily involve technical and analytical services critical to informing national economic strategies and enhancing public engagement through evidence-based decision-making. Donita maintains a consistent working relationship with CACI, INC. - FEDERAL, a primary contractor providing advanced analytical and IT support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established federal contractors with proven capabilities in policy research, data analytics, and digital modernization. While she engages with large prime contractors, her approach integrates collaboration with small business partners to ensure competitive, innovative solutions. Her contracting practices emphasize performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation aligned with FAR standards. Her set-aside preferences reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with 20% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. The remaining 80% are competed without set-aside, promoting broad market access while maintaining competitive integrity. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring open competition supplemented by targeted small business opportunities to foster innovation and diversity in the vendor base. Donita’s procurement focus centers on five key NAICS categories: Facilities Support Services (561210), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Foundation and Building Exterior Contractors (238190), Plumbing and HVAC Contractors (238220), and Data Processing and Related Services (519130). She procures a mix of technical, administrative, and infrastructure services that support both digital transformation and physical operational needs across the Office of the Secretary, demonstrating expertise in integrating professional services with facility and IT modernization goals.