Joy Paluska

Joy Paluska serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions across a diverse range of professional services. Her portfolio primarily includes non-construction services, with a focus on technical consulting, media production, and specialized information services. Paluska ensures acquisitions are structured to meet regulatory standards while promoting competition and mission alignment. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors offering professional, technical, and administrative support services. She routinely works with both large and small firms, fostering competitive environments that encourage innovation and responsiveness. Her contracting approach emphasizes clear solicitation language, fair evaluation criteria, and post-award oversight to ensure performance accountability. Paluska’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong orientation toward open competition, with 92% of her awards issued as unrestricted. However, she maintains a deliberate and consistent commitment to small business participation, allocating 8% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a balanced approach—prioritizing broad competition while intentionally creating pathways for small businesses to compete for federal contracts. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519130 (Other Information Services), 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541922 (Commercial Photography), and 519190 (Other Miscellaneous Information Services), reflecting a specialization in information dissemination, technical advisory services, and visual media production. She routinely procures custom consulting, data-driven content services, and multimedia support, indicating deep familiarity with knowledge-based service sectors and the unique compliance and performance requirements inherent to these domains.