Marisol Krist

Marisol Krist serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives across technical and educational service domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, workforce training solutions, and related professional support contracts, with a focus on delivering efficient, transparent, and legally sound procurement outcomes that align with agency strategic goals. While specific contractor names are not available, Marisol maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across commercial and small business sectors, engaging with firms capable of delivering custom software development, computer systems management, and technical education services. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes, fostering relationships with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to federal compliance standards. She regularly collaborates with industry stakeholders to ensure market readiness and innovation alignment in solicitation design. Marisol demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under open competition (75.0%), while consistently reserving a meaningful portion for small business participation. She prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides (14.3%) and actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (7.1%) and HUBZone firms (3.6%), reflecting a balanced strategy that promotes equitable access without compromising competition or mission needs. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to technical education (611519), computer software and equipment wholesaling (423430), and computer-related professional services (541511, 541513, 541519). She specializes in acquiring custom programming, IT infrastructure management, and workforce development solutions, demonstrating deep expertise in the intersection of education technology and federal IT modernization initiatives.