Karlene H Frelich

Karlene H. Frelich serves as a Government Services Office (GSO) Contracting Officer, responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions within her assigned portfolio. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific procurement policies, executing competitive and non-competitive contracts to meet mission-critical technology and communications needs. Her acquisitions primarily involve complex information technology services, network infrastructure, and telecommunications solutions, requiring deep technical evaluation and risk mitigation expertise. As a key procurement decision-maker, she ensures timely delivery of services that support operational continuity and national infrastructure objectives. Frelich maintains a broad network of qualified vendors, engaging with a diverse range of contractors specializing in advanced telecommunications and information systems. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently works with firms possessing the technical capability to deliver scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering relationships with both large prime contractors and niche technology providers capable of meeting stringent performance and cybersecurity requirements. Frelich’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing mission effectiveness and value over targeted socioeconomic programs. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her contracting practices remain fully compliant with all applicable small business regulations and promote equitable access to opportunities through transparent solicitation processes. Her primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS Code 517919, which encompasses Other Telecommunications. This specialization reflects her expertise in procuring advanced wireless services, satellite communications, cloud-based network solutions, and managed telecommunications infrastructure. She regularly evaluates proposals for compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards and cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring that contracted services support secure, resilient, and future-ready communication ecosystems.