Donna Heinz

Donna C. Heinz serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and engineering service categories. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, including FAR and socioeconomic requirements. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on research and development, computer facilities management, and specialized construction projects. Heinz oversees the full lifecycle of contracts—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring transparency, fairness, and mission alignment across all procurements. While specific contractor names are not available, Heinz maintains a broad network of vendors spanning large primes and small businesses, particularly those qualified in engineering services, IT infrastructure, and industrial equipment manufacturing. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach, engaging both established industry providers and emerging small businesses to foster innovation and competition. She consistently prioritizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation, ensuring deliverables align with technical specifications and operational needs. Heinz demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 75% of her awards issued as non-set-aside actions. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 25% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach reflects a strategic commitment to socioeconomic goals, consistently leveraging small business programs to enhance market diversity without compromising technical requirements or value. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541712 for R&D in physical and engineering sciences, 541513 for computer facilities management, and 237130 for power and communication line construction. She also procures specialized industrial equipment under 333415 and broader professional services under 541990. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in managing high-complexity acquisitions requiring rigorous performance standards, cybersecurity compliance, and engineering oversight.