Elena M. Banis

Elena M. Banis serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions across diverse technical domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services and equipment procurement, with a strong emphasis on IT-enabled services and supply chain logistics. Banis routinely handles competitive solicitations under both full and open competition and set-aside authorities, ensuring transparency and fairness in the procurement process. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Banis engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including small businesses, general contractors, and specialized service providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering competition while maintaining rigorous performance standards. She works closely with industry stakeholders to clarify solicitation requirements and ensure technical feasibility, promoting collaborative acquisition strategies that align with agency objectives. Banis demonstrates a clear preference for small business participation, with 31.6% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity and enhancing market diversity. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides (such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB) are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic focus on empowering small enterprises within the federal marketplace. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 424410 (General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers), each accounting for one-third of her activity, indicating a dual emphasis on IT support services and wholesale supply chain management. Additional focus areas include computer systems design (541512) and peripheral equipment manufacturing (334118), revealing expertise in both digital infrastructure and physical hardware procurement. Banis brings technical proficiency in IT services and logistics operations, ensuring acquisitions meet operational needs while adhering to federal compliance standards.