Khaleelah S Wright

Khaleelah S. Wright serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services and hardware procurement, with a strong emphasis on commercial-off-the-shelf solutions, software licensing, and professional technical services. Wright’s work supports the agency’s operational efficiency through strategic sourcing aligned with federal digital transformation priorities. Her contractor relationships center on small businesses and technology vendors specializing in IT infrastructure and professional services. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently engages with firms certified under socioeconomic programs, fostering a diverse supplier base that includes 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Her procurement approach emphasizes fair competition, vendor collaboration, and performance-based outcomes, reinforcing trust and accountability across the supply chain. Wright demonstrates a robust commitment to small business participation, with 70.8% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 4.2% are specifically reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access to federal contracting opportunities. Her pattern of set-asides underscores a strong alignment with national socioeconomic goals and a proactive effort to cultivate a pipeline of capable small business contractors in the technology sector. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Other Computer Related Services (541519), and Software Publishers (511210), indicating deep expertise in procuring hardware, software distribution, and IT support services. She also regularly acquires satellite telecommunications and broader professional technical services, demonstrating proficiency across both commercial and mission-specific IT domains. Wright’s technical acumen enables her to navigate complex requirements involving cybersecurity, cloud-enabled solutions, and integrated systems procurement.