Sara M. Telano

Sara M. Telano serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while supporting mission-critical needs through timely and transparent contracting actions. Her portfolio primarily consists of non-commercial services and specialized support contracts, with a strong emphasis on procedural integrity and risk mitigation in low-dollar, high-complexity procurements. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Telano engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and small manufacturing firms, often through competitive sealed bidding and simplified acquisition procedures. Her contracting approach prioritizes open competition and fair opportunity, fostering relationships with vendors capable of delivering specialized services in niche sectors without reliance on exclusive or single-source arrangements. Telano’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing competition across all eligible vendors, rather than reserving opportunities for socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her approach aligns with agency priorities that emphasize efficiency and broad market access over targeted socioeconomic set-asides. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 813110 (Religious Organizations), which accounts for over half of her activity, suggesting significant engagement with faith-based nonprofits providing social services, community outreach, or administrative support. Additional activity includes computer training (611420), systems design services (541512), and miscellaneous manufacturing (339999), demonstrating technical proficiency in procuring both service-based and light manufacturing solutions within specialized, non-defense domains.