Kevin Shackleford

Kevin Shackleford serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and educational support services. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while promoting competition and socioeconomic goals. His portfolio primarily consists of performance-based, service-oriented contracts awarded through full and open competition and set-aside mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on outcomes-driven requirements. He routinely handles task and delivery order contracts under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, as well as single-award and multiple-award contracts requiring rigorous source selection and evaluation processes. Shackleford maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, 8(a) certified firms, and mid-tier service providers specializing in information technology and educational support. His contracting approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and long-term vendor engagement, fostering partnerships built on performance accountability and regulatory adherence. He actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure requirements are well-defined and achievable. A defining feature of his procurement strategy is an equal commitment to 8(a) competed set-asides and no set-aside actions, reflecting a balanced dedication to both socioeconomic objectives and broad-based competition. He consistently prioritizes small business participation, particularly through 8(a) programs, while maintaining flexibility to award to larger firms when justified by technical complexity or capacity needs. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), where he procures software development, systems integration, and IT consulting services, and NAICS 611710 (Educational Support Services), where he acquires curriculum design, training program development, and administrative support solutions. His expertise spans both digital infrastructure and human capital services, positioning him as a key liaison between mission needs and innovative service providers in the public sector.