Kristiane E Cooper

Kristiane E. Cooper serves as a Contracting Officer 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 and advancing the agency’s mission through efficient, transparent, and legally sound procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-personal services, including professional, technical, and administrative support contracts, with a focus on achieving mission outcomes through competitive and cost-effective solutions. She works closely with program offices to align acquisition strategies with operational needs and regulatory requirements. Cooper engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier contractors, and small businesses, fostering competitive environments that promote innovation and value. While no single contractor dominates her award portfolio, she consistently encourages open competition and maintains relationships with a diverse pool of qualified offerors across multiple sectors. Her approach emphasizes fair and impartial evaluation, rigorous source selection, and strong post-award oversight to ensure contractor performance and accountability. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competitions, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and leveraging the full marketplace rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she remains fully compliant with all small business programs and may include small business subcontracting goals where appropriate. Her procurement activities span a wide range of technical and administrative services, though specific NAICS codes are not yet identifiable in available data. She demonstrates expertise in procuring complex, performance-based services requiring detailed statement of work development and robust evaluation criteria. Her domain knowledge includes operational support, logistics, and mission-enabling services, reflecting a versatile and adaptable approach to federal acquisition challenges.