Karissa Schneider

Karissa Schneider serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition 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 agency procurement policies, delivering mission-critical services through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio is focused exclusively on telecommunications and related information services, particularly under NAICS 517919, which encompasses other telecommunications activities such as network infrastructure support, managed services, and emerging communication technologies. She ensures acquisitions align with federal standards for efficiency, accountability, and innovation. Karissa cultivates collaborative relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche telecom providers, and emerging technology firms. Her procurement approach emphasizes open competition and fair opportunity, fostering a vendor ecosystem that prioritizes technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and data integrity standards. She engages regularly with industry through pre-solicitation outreach, industry days, and post-award debriefings to enhance market understanding and improve contract outcomes. Karissa’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, her approach ensures that all qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—are afforded equitable access to opportunities based on merit and technical merit. Her primary technical focus is on NAICS 517919, where she procures advanced telecommunications services including cloud-based communication platforms, secure data transmission systems, and integrated network solutions. She possesses deep expertise in evaluating technical proposals for complex, mission-critical telecom infrastructure, ensuring solutions meet evolving federal connectivity and cybersecurity requirements.