Helen R Ballard

Helen R. Ballard serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of Internal Acquisition under the General Services Administration’s Office of Administrative Services, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical technology and professional services that enable federal administrative modernization. Her portfolio centers on acquiring computing infrastructure, data processing platforms, and strategic consulting services that support digital transformation across internal government operations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and alignment with the agency’s mission to streamline administrative systems through innovative procurement solutions. While specific contractor names are not publicly identified in current records, Ballard maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with vendors specializing in cloud-based infrastructure, IT consulting, and administrative support services. Her working relationships reflect a preference for responsive, technically capable contractors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. She collaborates closely with both large-capacity service providers and agile small businesses, fostering partnerships grounded in performance, compliance, and innovation. Ballard demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 27.3% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the federal marketplace. Her contracting patterns prioritize inclusive competition, with no preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a broad-based approach that empowers general small business eligibility without socioeconomic targeting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 (computing infrastructure and data hosting services), followed by management consulting (541618), professional organizations (813920), and other specialized services including ambulance services (621910) and miscellaneous information services (519190). This diversified yet technology-driven portfolio underscores her expertise in acquiring complex, integrated solutions that underpin the modernization of federal administrative functions.