Erin Sparwasser

Erin Sparwasser serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical services through transparent, competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional, scientific, and technical services, with a strong emphasis on information technology and insurance-related support functions. Erin cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche IT consultants, and small business contractors specializing in custom software development and data infrastructure. She consistently engages with vendors through full and open competition as well as targeted set-asides, fostering a balanced ecosystem that promotes innovation and accountability. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, fair evaluation criteria, and post-award performance monitoring to ensure contractor compliance and mission readiness. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Erin prioritizes small business participation, with nearly 50% of her awards designated for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 12.5% awarded through 8(a) competed procurements. Her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to expand market access for disadvantaged and emerging firms while maintaining competitive integrity. She actively leverages socioeconomic programs to meet agency goals and promote equitable economic opportunity. Erin’s procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541511 and 541512, reflecting deep expertise in custom computer programming and computer systems design services, alongside 524298 for insurance-related administrative and analytical support. She also frequently procures computing infrastructure and data processing services under 518210 and broader professional services under 541990. Her domain knowledge spans IT modernization, cloud-enabled platforms, and compliance-driven operational support systems, positioning her as a strategic partner in delivering secure, scalable technical solutions.