Kelly A. Goheen

Kelly A. Goheen serves as a key procurement professional within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 11, where she supports the acquisition of mission-critical information technology and professional services essential to federal digital modernization. She is responsible for managing complex contracts in systems design, software development, and cybersecurity enablement, ensuring that acquisitions align with GSA’s strategic goals of enhancing operational efficiency, securing federal networks, and modernizing legacy infrastructure. Her work directly enables agency partners to deploy agile, scalable, and secure IT solutions across the federal landscape. Goheen collaborates with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, primarily engaging firms specializing in computer systems design and enterprise software integration. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently works with vendors possessing proven capabilities in cloud migration, DevSecOps, and NIST-compliant system architecture. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals to ensure solutions meet stringent federal security and interoperability standards. Goheen’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on selecting the most technically qualified providers regardless of socioeconomic status, while still adhering to all applicable federal contracting regulations. Though not prioritizing 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures full compliance with small business participation goals through subcontracting opportunities and transparent solicitation practices. Her primary procurement focus is NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—reflecting deep expertise in procuring custom software development, systems integration, infrastructure modernization, and IT consulting. She routinely awards contracts for secure application development, data analytics platforms, and cybersecurity architecture services, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal IT modernization domains and a commitment to acquiring high-quality, mission-aligned technical solutions.