Reed Erickson Contract Specialist

Reed Erickson serves as a Contracting Officer within the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service, specifically supporting the Professional Services Schedule (PSS) program. In this role, he facilitates the acquisition of mission-critical professional and technical services across federal agencies, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while enabling rapid access to specialized expertise. His portfolio primarily encompasses information technology services, management consulting, and professional training solutions, all delivered through GSA’s streamlined Schedule vehicles. Erickson plays a pivotal role in advancing the agency’s mission to provide agile, cost-effective, and compliant procurement pathways for federal customers seeking scalable, on-demand professional services. Erickson maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse array of vendors holding GSA Schedule contracts, particularly those certified under the Professional Services Schedule (PSS) for IT infrastructure, administrative consulting, and workforce development services. He engages regularly with both large-capability contractors and small business holders, fostering transparent, performance-driven partnerships grounded in FAR compliance and schedule contract integrity. His working patterns emphasize responsiveness, vendor education, and efficient task order issuance to meet urgent agency needs without compromising procurement integrity. Erickson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with 25% of his acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his workload remains open to all competitors, he consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, ensuring equitable access to federal contracting. His approach reflects GSA’s broader mandate to promote competition and inclusion, with no evidence of preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, but a clear emphasis on broad-based small business participation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 518210 for computing infrastructure and data services, NAICS 541611 for management consulting, and NAICS 611430 for professional and management development training. He regularly awards contracts for cloud hosting, IT modernization, organizational strategy, and leadership development programs, demonstrating deep familiarity with the technical and operational demands of federal digital transformation and workforce readiness initiatives.