Felicia Gayda

Felicia Gayda supports the Program Support Center’s Acquisition Management Service within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, playing a critical role in executing procurement strategies that enable the Department of Health and Human Services’ scientific and operational missions. She manages the acquisition of specialized administrative and technical services essential to sustaining public health infrastructure, with a focus on accounting support and facility management solutions. Her work ensures that mission-critical functions—from financial systems to physical infrastructure—are efficiently resourced through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. Gayda maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including Science Applications International Corporation and SARA Software Systems LLC, both of which provide high-value technical and administrative services. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes and vendor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships with established federal contractors experienced in delivering complex, compliance-driven solutions. While her portfolio includes a limited number of smaller vendors, the majority of awards flow through these primary contractors with consistent, repeat engagement patterns. Gayda’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s need for scalable, enterprise-grade services. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, all procurements adhere to federal acquisition regulations and ensure fair competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541219 (Other Accounting Services) and 541219 (Parking Lots and Garages), reflecting a dual emphasis on financial systems support and facility operations. She procures specialized accounting software, financial reporting tools, and infrastructure services critical to maintaining federal administrative continuity. Her expertise spans both technical financial management and physical asset support, positioning her at the intersection of administrative efficiency and operational resilience within HHS.