Randy Powell

Randy J. Powell serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across information technology and professional services domains. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while promoting competition and mission effectiveness. His portfolio primarily encompasses IT services, software development, and technology infrastructure procurement, with a strong emphasis on full and open competition and socioeconomic set-asides. Powell’s acquisitions typically involve complex service-based contracts requiring technical evaluation, performance-based acquisition methods, and rigorous source selection processes. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Powell maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, medium-sized IT service providers, and merchant wholesalers of computer equipment and software. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for agile, performance-driven contracting approaches, often utilizing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and task order solicitations to meet evolving operational needs. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, timely communication, and adherence to contractual performance metrics. Powell demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with nearly 50% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides account for 2.4% of his portfolio, and 8(a) competed awards represent 0.5%, reflecting a balanced but deliberate focus on socioeconomic programs. His contracting strategy prioritizes expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining rigorous competition standards and ensuring value for the government. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 511210 (Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services), indicating deep expertise in IT consulting, cloud-enabled solutions, and digital transformation services. He also regularly procures custom programming (541511) and computer equipment distribution (423430), demonstrating proficiency in both service delivery and supply chain management within the federal IT ecosystem.