Donna M. Conlon

Donna M. Conlon serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on IT support, facilities management, and educational services. Conlon’s work supports the efficient execution of government operations by securing high-quality, cost-effective solutions from a diverse vendor base. While specific contractor names are not available, Conlon consistently engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technical service providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between open competition and targeted socioeconomic set-asides, fostering partnerships with both established contractors and emerging small businesses. She maintains a collaborative working relationship with industry stakeholders, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the procurement process. Conlon demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 50% of her awards issued under open competition and nearly 50% reserved for small business set-asides. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5) at 36.4%, HUBZone set-asides at 9.1%, and 8(a) competed awards at 4.5%, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote economic opportunity and diversity in federal contracting. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance competition and ensure equitable access to government contracts. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), with significant activity in computer-related services (541519), facilities management (541513), commercial machinery repair (811310), and higher education services (611310). This specialization underscores her expertise in acquiring complex technical, administrative, and educational support services essential to federal operational readiness.