Mary S. DelRaso

Mary S. DelRaso serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in technical services, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—primarily focusing on information technology and engineering services. Her role is central to delivering high-quality, mission-critical solutions while upholding transparency, fairness, and accountability in all procurement activities. DelRaso’s portfolio emphasizes performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in high-impact technical domains. DelRaso cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including both large systems integrators and small businesses specializing in IT modernization and engineering design. She works closely with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and strong compliance records, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in mutual accountability. Her procurement approach prioritizes competitive bidding and value-driven outcomes, ensuring that contract awards align with both technical requirements and socioeconomic goals. A strong advocate for small business participation, DelRaso consistently structures acquisitions to maximize opportunities for 8(a) certified firms, with approximately half of her awards designated as 8(a) competed contracts. She equally prioritizes open competition under no set-aside conditions, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both socioeconomic objectives and market-wide competition. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand the pool of qualified small business vendors while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541330 (Engineering Services), where she acquires solutions related to system architecture, software development, network infrastructure, and technical consulting. DelRaso brings deep expertise in evaluating technical proposals, managing performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with federal standards such as FISMA and NIST guidelines, making her a trusted leader in procuring mission-critical technical services.