Maureen Gushue

Maureen Gushue serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while advancing mission-critical technology and professional services procurement. Her portfolio primarily centers on information technology services, including custom software development, data infrastructure, and applied research support. Gushue works closely with program managers and technical stakeholders to translate mission needs into solicitation requirements, ensuring competitive, transparent, and compliant contracting outcomes that align with agency objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, Gushue maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across the IT services sector, engaging both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of acquisitions conducted under full and open procedures. She actively fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions, often requiring specialized technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, systems integration, and software development lifecycle management. Gushue demonstrates a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation, with approximately 10% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her approach prioritizes socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness, and she consistently structures solicitations to enable small businesses to compete effectively. While no other set-aside categories are prominent in her portfolio, her adherence to small business participation guidelines reflects a balanced strategy that supports economic diversity while maintaining procurement integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), which accounts for nearly two-thirds of her activity, followed by 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming), and 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences). She routinely procures services related to software customization, data center operations, cybersecurity support, and applied scientific research, demonstrating deep familiarity with technical domains spanning IT modernization, cloud migration, and engineering analysis.