Renee A Grace

Renee A. Grace supports the Federal Acquisition Service’s mission at GSA FAS AAS FedSim by managing the acquisition of specialized professional, technical, and logistics services critical to federal operational readiness. She oversees the procurement of mission-critical solutions in IT modernization, strategic consulting, and technical training, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with national infrastructure priorities. Her role involves end-to-end contract lifecycle management—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—focusing on agile, scalable services that enhance government efficiency and cybersecurity posture. She routinely interfaces with cross-functional teams to align contracting strategies with agency-wide modernization goals. Her contractor relationships span a broad spectrum of professional services providers, including firms specializing in scientific and technical consulting, non-traditional government vendors, and educational service providers delivering workforce development solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with vendors capable of delivering high-complexity, low-volume services requiring niche expertise and rapid deployment. Her approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability through robust evaluation criteria and outcome-based metrics. Renee’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with approximately 90.9% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, aligning with the agency’s emphasis on maximizing competition and value. However, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating roughly 9.1% of her portfolio to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses in professional services sectors. Her approach balances broad competition with intentional inclusion, fostering a diverse vendor base without compromising mission requirements. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where she acquires advanced analytical, systems integration, and operational support services. She also regularly procures training and instructional services under NAICS 611699, reflecting a strategic investment in federal workforce capability development. Her technical domain expertise spans cybersecurity, logistics optimization, and mission-critical systems support, making her a key enabler of federal operational resilience.