Holly Sopiak

Holly Sopiak serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contracting actions with mission-critical needs. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services and specialized manufacturing procurements, with a focus on custom software development, engineering solutions, and precision instrumentation. She works closely with program offices to translate operational requirements into solicitation language that promotes competition and value, ensuring acquisitions are executed efficiently and in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation. While specific contractor names are not available, Holly maintains a balanced approach to vendor engagement, fostering relationships with both large prime contractors and small businesses capable of delivering complex technical solutions. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. She actively cultivates a diverse vendor base, ensuring that qualified firms—regardless of size—are positioned to compete fairly and demonstrate technical capability in high-demand domains. Holly demonstrates a measured but meaningful commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 12.5% of her awards designated for 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate effort to support small disadvantaged businesses while maintaining rigorous standards for technical merit and performance. Her set-aside utilization aligns with agency priorities to promote equitable access without compromising acquisition integrity, and she consistently evaluates opportunities to expand small business participation within the constraints of mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), underscoring her expertise in IT systems, technical engineering support, and precision instrumentation. She also manages acquisitions in 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), indicating experience with regulated medical devices. Holly’s technical acumen enables her to evaluate complex proposals involving embedded systems, data analytics platforms, and clinical instrumentation, ensuring that awarded contracts deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.