Miranda Self

Miranda Self serves as a Contract Specialist 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) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering mission-critical technology and communications solutions through transparent, competitive processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses complex procurements for telecommunications equipment, custom software development, and electronic components, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous contract management practices. Miranda cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including established manufacturers of radio and television broadcasting equipment, specialized IT service providers, and niche electronic component suppliers. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors to ensure robust competition and innovation. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, fostering vendor engagement through clear solicitation language and proactive pre-solicitation outreach. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 84.4% of her actions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 15.6% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic goals. She does not typically utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead focusing on broad-based small business opportunities that encourage market-wide participation. Miranda’s technical expertise centers on NAICS 334220 (radio and television communications equipment), 541519 (other computer-related services), and 334419 (other electronic component manufacturing), with additional focus on telephone apparatus manufacturing and custom programming services. She routinely procures wireless communication systems, embedded hardware, and bespoke software solutions for mission-critical infrastructure, requiring familiarity with technical specifications, cybersecurity standards, and supply chain resilience requirements.