Janice Bracey

Janice Bracey serves as Lead Small Business Specialist at the GSA/FSS Office of Supply Center – Office Equipment, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing small business inclusion within federal procurement operations. Her responsibilities include advising contracting teams on socioeconomic program compliance, identifying qualified small business vendors, and ensuring alignment with FAR Part 19 policies. She supports the agency’s mission to sustain administrative readiness by facilitating the acquisition of professional development training, educational support services, and specialized office equipment components. Bracey’s work ensures that small business participation is strategically integrated into the procurement lifecycle, from market research through contract award and performance monitoring. While specific contractor names are not publicly enumerated, Bracey routinely engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors specializing in training delivery, instructional design, and administrative support services. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large-capacity service providers and small businesses certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, encouraging competitive bidding and capacity building among disadvantaged suppliers. Her approach emphasizes long-term vendor development and performance-based contracting to ensure quality and compliance. Bracey’s procurement patterns reflect a strong emphasis on small business participation, with over 7.9% of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including 1.1% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Although the majority of contracts remain open to all competitors (92%), she actively promotes socioeconomic goals through targeted outreach, pre-solicitation engagement, and mentorship initiatives that empower small businesses to compete effectively. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), which accounts for nearly 90% of her portfolio. She also oversees acquisitions in educational support services and facility-related services, demonstrating deep expertise in workforce development and administrative support solutions critical to federal operational continuity.