Kristina Botelho

Kristina Botelho serves as a Contracts Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical services in research and development and custom software solutions, supporting innovative government initiatives through competitive, transparent contracting practices. Botelho routinely handles complex service-based acquisitions requiring detailed statement of work development, source selection under FAR Part 15, and performance-based contracting methodologies. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable, Botelho engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large prime contractors and small businesses with specialized technical capabilities. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market solicitations, with a strong emphasis on ensuring fair opportunity and equitable access for qualified firms. She maintains professional, compliance-driven relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration through clear communication, timely evaluations, and adherence to ethical contracting standards. Botelho demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses in technical service sectors. While no other socioeconomic set-asides are currently predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive approach to meeting federal small business contracting goals and promoting economic diversity in the supplier base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She regularly procures advanced scientific research, data analysis, systems engineering, and bespoke software development services, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains including laboratory automation, computational modeling, and mission-specific application development. Her expertise ensures that acquisitions align with evolving scientific and technological needs across federal programs.