Irma Studivant

Irma Studivant serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services and telecommunications equipment, with a focus on delivering mission-critical solutions that support operational readiness and digital infrastructure. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated procurements, and simplified acquisition procedures under the micro-purchase and SAT thresholds. While specific contractor names are not available, Irma maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large prime contractors and small businesses, fostering competitive bidding environments and ensuring broad market participation. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a strong emphasis on evaluating technical capability, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic requirements. She collaborates closely with program offices to align acquisition strategies with operational needs and promotes early vendor engagement to enhance market understanding. Irma demonstrates a clear preference for non-set-aside procurements, with 73.3% of her awards issued under full and open competition. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 26.7% of her contracts awarded as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting her commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses without relying on specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she acquires custom software solutions and digital platforms. She also regularly procures telecommunications equipment (NAICS 334210, 334220), computer system integration services (NAICS 541511), and wholesale distribution of IT hardware and software (NAICS 423430). This technical specialization underscores her expertise in modernizing communications infrastructure and supporting enterprise IT modernization initiatives.