Holly T Carr

Holly T. Carr serves as a key procurement professional within the Virginia Contracting Activity under the Defense Intelligence Agency, supporting mission-critical intelligence operations through the acquisition of advanced technical services. She manages contracts aligned with the agency’s core priorities in data exploitation, systems analysis, and operational support for classified environments, with a focus on custom software development, engineering design, and real-time intelligence processing capabilities. Her portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, facilities support, and applied research contracts that enable secure, high-performance intelligence systems, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and Defense Department acquisition standards. Carr maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in technical services for defense intelligence, engaging with both large prime contractors and niche technology providers capable of delivering secure, compliant solutions for classified environments. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-based acquisitions, often utilizing Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to accelerate innovation. She collaborates closely with contractors possessing TS/SCI clearances and those with proven experience in DoD intelligence architectures, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and mission alignment. Carr demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one in five contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with expertise in software development, systems engineering, and technical support services, ensuring broad market access and innovation infusion across the intelligence supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting a heavy emphasis on custom software, data analytics, and cybersecurity-enabled platforms. She also regularly procures engineering services (541330), facilities support (561210), and specialized telecommunications hardware (334210), underscoring her technical depth in supporting integrated intelligence systems across physical and digital domains.