Shawn Thomas Hopkins 771-229-3270 Adelina Lozzi

Shawn Thomas-Hopkins and Adelina Lozzi serve as primary procurement contacts, managing acquisitions and supporting the agency's mission through the procurement of professional services and technical solutions. The agency's contracting landscape shows a strong preference for full and open competition, as the vast majority of awards are not set aside for specific socioeconomic categories. However, the agency maintains a commitment to small business participation, utilizing Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) Sole Source vehicles for a portion of its requirements. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward human capital development and technical infrastructure. Primary areas of activity include professional and management development training, professional organizations, and educational support services. Additionally, the agency procures technical capabilities within the domains of software publishing and computer systems design services.