Dorice Kenely

Dorice Kenely serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of Acquisition Management at the Federal Transit Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing compliant, transparent, and mission-driven procurement actions that support federal transit grant programs. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring alignment with FAR regulations and agency priorities in financial accountability and program oversight. She primarily handles service-based acquisitions critical to the operational integrity of transit initiatives, with a focus on advisory, analytical, and technical support services. Kenely collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including custom software developers and management consulting firms, to deliver solutions that enhance transit program evaluation, financial management, and compliance systems. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing deep expertise in federal transit compliance and systems integration. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract monitoring to ensure deliverables meet programmatic objectives. A strong advocate for socioeconomic opportunity, Kenely demonstrates balanced set-aside preferences, with equal emphasis on full and open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster competition among small businesses while maintaining fiscal responsibility and program efficacy. Her approach supports broad participation without favoring specific socioeconomic categories, promoting equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), indicating specialized expertise in procuring software development, data analytics platforms, and strategic advisory services tailored to transit program management. She consistently seeks technical solutions that improve grant oversight, performance reporting, and financial accountability across federally funded transit systems.