Julie L. DeFrain

Julie L. DeFrain serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for information technology and digital services within her organization. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical solutions through competitive, transparent, and efficient contracting processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses software development, systems integration, and professional IT services, with a focus on achieving timely delivery and value-driven outcomes. DeFrain plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with operational needs, fostering collaboration between technical stakeholders and vendor communities to support modernization and innovation. DeFrain maintains a broad network of vendors across the federal IT services sector, engaging with both large prime contractors and small businesses through full and open competition. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently evaluates proposals based on technical merit, past performance, and cost realism. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a preference for performance-based contracting and outcome-oriented statements of work that incentivize quality and accountability. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad industry capabilities rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains compliant with all applicable small business subcontracting requirements and encourages inclusion through voluntary participation. DeFrain’s procurement focus is concentrated in two key NAICS categories: 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services). She regularly acquires custom software development, cloud-based applications, data analytics tools, and technical consulting services. Her expertise lies in procuring complex, technology-driven solutions that support digital transformation, system modernization, and mission-critical data operations across federal programs.