Bianca L. Betancourt

Lynda Betancourt serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of federal technology and research initiatives. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, including custom software development, data processing infrastructure, and social science research support. Betancourt ensures acquisitions align with statutory requirements and agency priorities, emphasizing transparency, competition, and risk mitigation across the contract lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not available, Betancourt maintains a diverse vendor ecosystem, engaging both large systems integrators and specialized small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach to competition, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering technical solutions in dynamic, evolving domains. She consistently encourages responsiveness and innovation among vendors, particularly those with niche expertise in software development and research services, promoting a collaborative contracting environment grounded in performance-based outcomes. Betancourt demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with over 27% of her acquisitions structured as set-asides for small business categories. Her preferences include Total Small Business Set-Asides, HUBZone, and 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for underserved entrepreneurs. She actively leverages FAR Part 19 authorities to enhance market access and ensure equitable participation, reinforcing the federal government’s mandate to promote small business growth through strategic procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), which constitutes nearly half of her portfolio, followed by research services under 541720 and IT infrastructure support under 518210. She routinely procures software development, systems integration, data analytics, and technical consulting services, demonstrating deep expertise in the IT and social science research sectors. Betancourt’s technical acumen enables her to evaluate complex requirements and structure solicitations that attract qualified, high-performing vendors in highly specialized domains.