Holly Donawa

Holly Donawa serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contract Administration Services Division (70RCAS) of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical professional, scientific, and technical services that underpin national security infrastructure. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily focused on computer systems design and other related IT services that enhance cybersecurity, systems engineering, and operational readiness. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with DHS’s strategic objectives in technology modernization and mission-critical systems integrity. Holly maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of qualified contractors specializing in advanced technical services, including firms with deep expertise in systems integration, software development, and cybersecurity architecture. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative solutions tailored to high-consequence government environments. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor oversight to ensure mission success and accountability. Holly’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet complex technical requirements, rather than socioeconomic targeting. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her portfolio, she remains committed to fair and transparent competition that enables qualified firms of all sizes to compete on merit. Her primary procurement focus lies within NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she procures specialized engineering support, network security solutions, cloud-enabled infrastructure, and mission-critical software development services. Her technical domain expertise centers on systems engineering, cybersecurity resilience, and IT modernization initiatives that directly support DHS operational missions.