Nashaunte J. Graham

Nashaunte J. Graham serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. In this role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports mission-critical procurement activities by delivering timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting solutions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based acquisitions, with a focus on hospitality, information technology, and social services contracts. Graham’s work directly enables agency operations by securing essential vendor capabilities while upholding integrity, competition, and fiscal responsibility in all procurement actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Graham maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across diverse market segments, engaging both large prime contractors and small businesses to fulfill complex service requirements. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the majority of procurements conducted under non-set-aside authorities. She collaborates with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and compliance with socioeconomic program requirements, fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and accountability. Graham exhibits a measured commitment to small business participation, with 13% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though she does not routinely utilize specialized set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small firms in non-traditional sectors. Her approach balances broad competition with targeted inclusion, aligning with federal goals to strengthen small business engagement without compromising acquisition efficiency. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), reflecting procurement for lodging and hospitality services; Computer Systems Design Services (541512), indicating expertise in IT infrastructure and digital transformation support; and NAICS 519130, which encompasses other information services such as data processing and digital content delivery. She also regularly acquires Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310) and Professional Organization support (813920), demonstrating technical familiarity with social services and association management contracting.