Nicoele M. Karas

Nicoele M. Karas serves as a Senior Contracting Officer within GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, Region 4, where she leads the acquisition of mission-critical information technology and technical services to support federal defense, aviation, and command-and-control systems. In this role, she is responsible for planning, soliciting, awarding, and administering complex contracts aligned with the agency’s strategic imperative to modernize federal IT infrastructure. Her portfolio centers on integrated computing solutions, software development, and engineering support services, ensuring timely delivery of secure, scalable systems that enhance operational readiness across high-priority federal missions. Karas maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a key contractor providing specialized technical and management consulting services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. She engages primarily with firms capable of delivering end-to-end solutions in systems integration and operational support, fostering partnerships that prioritize innovation, cybersecurity, and mission alignment. A staunch advocate for socioeconomic equity in federal contracting, Karas directs 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring that all awarded contracts are reserved exclusively for small business concerns. This unwavering commitment maximizes opportunities for small businesses to participate in high-impact federal initiatives, reinforcing GSA’s mandate to promote broad-based economic inclusion through strategic procurement. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services—reflecting her specialization in securing strategic advisory, process optimization, and systems integration support. She procures services that enable federal agencies to modernize operations through data-driven governance, program management, and technical planning, with deep expertise in IT modernization, mission-critical systems engineering, and agile acquisition frameworks.