Samantha A. Kelly

Samantha A. Kelly serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts, with a strong emphasis on information technology and management consulting solutions. Kelly’s work supports the delivery of mission-critical systems and advisory services by balancing efficiency, transparency, and regulatory rigor in every procurement action. While specific contractor names are not available, Kelly maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, particularly small businesses and specialized service providers in the IT and management consulting sectors. Her procurement approach fosters competitive bidding environments while encouraging collaboration with firms possessing niche technical capabilities. She routinely works with vendors offering systems integration, software development, and operational consulting services, cultivating relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Kelly demonstrates a clear commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with nearly 50% of her awards issued under unrestricted competitions and the remaining 50% strategically set aside for small business participation. Of these set-asides, 37.5% are designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and 12.5% are HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate focus on promoting economic opportunity in underserved communities. Her pattern of awarding indicates a balanced but intentional preference for small business engagement without compromising competition or mission needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), complemented by significant activity in 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting). She regularly acquires IT modernization support, systems architecture design, and operational efficiency consulting services, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical and managerial domains underpinning federal digital transformation initiatives.