Kalika Boulware

Kalika Boulware serves as a Contract Specialist within the GSA/FAS Office of Acquisition Operations, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the federal government’s travel and transportation infrastructure. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring strict compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. She primarily handles contracts for vehicle-related services and mobility solutions critical to federal agency operations, with a focus on ensuring cost-effective, secure, and scalable procurement outcomes that sustain government mobility and operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Boulware maintains consistent partnerships with a diverse range of vendors specializing in automotive services and vehicle manufacturing. Her working relationships emphasize responsiveness, regulatory adherence, and performance accountability, fostering collaborative engagements with both large-capacity suppliers and niche providers capable of meeting stringent federal standards for fleet management and travel support systems. Boulware demonstrates a strong, deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 72.5% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a strategic emphasis on maximizing opportunities for small business participation across all socioeconomic categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, and WOSB firms. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize inclusive competition, aligning with GSA’s broader goals to expand vendor diversity and strengthen the small business ecosystem within federal procurement. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 441110 (New Car Dealers), indicating a specialized domain expertise in vehicle procurement, maintenance, and related mobility services. The remaining 10.8% of her portfolio involves NAICS 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), underscoring her technical proficiency in acquiring specialized vehicle modifications and fleet customization. Boulware’s work ensures the federal government’s travel ecosystem remains modernized, resilient, and aligned with evolving operational demands.