Michelle L. Vauss

Michelle L. Vauss serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while delivering mission-critical technology solutions. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on custom computer programming services, where she facilitates the acquisition of bespoke software development, systems integration, and IT modernization efforts tailored to complex operational needs. Vauss ensures that all procurements are structured to meet technical, schedule, and compliance objectives while maintaining transparency and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement pattern indicates consistent engagement with firms possessing deep expertise in custom software development, including those offering agile methodologies, cloud-native application development, and enterprise systems integration. She works with a broad spectrum of vendors, from large systems integrators to niche software development firms, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal cybersecurity and data standards. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive solicitation and clear performance metrics to ensure deliverables align with mission requirements. Michelle maintains a strong preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under unrestricted competitions. This reflects a strategic focus on open competition to achieve the highest technical quality and value, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with all small business participation goals, and she actively encourages small business involvement through subcontracting opportunities and open market outreach. Her primary area of expertise lies in NAICS 541511—Custom Computer Programming Services—where she specializes in procuring tailored software solutions, including enterprise resource planning systems, data analytics platforms, and mission-specific applications. She has deep familiarity with software development lifecycles, DevSecOps practices, and compliance with NIST and FISMA standards, ensuring that all acquired systems are secure, scalable, and sustainable.