Shellie Heislen

Shellie A Heislen serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and infrastructure-related contracts, with a focus on electrical systems, computer services, and related hardware procurement. She works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to define requirements, develop solicitation documents, and conduct source selection processes that align with agency mission needs and regulatory standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Heislen maintains relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including electrical contractors, systems integrators, and merchant wholesalers of computer and electrical equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between large-capability firms and small business partners, emphasizing competitive bidding and performance-based outcomes. She consistently engages with vendors who demonstrate technical proficiency, past performance, and adherence to quality standards in their respective domains. Heislen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with the majority of her acquisitions conducted under full and open competition (82.6%). However, she actively leverages set-asides, particularly Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 (13.0%) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Asides (4.3%), to foster economic opportunity and enhance vendor diversity. Her approach reflects a deliberate effort to meet statutory small business goals while maintaining rigorous acquisition integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contractors), 541512 (computer systems design services), and related wholesale and manufacturing categories (334310, 423430, 423610). She specializes in acquiring integrated technology solutions, wiring and electrical installation services, and commercial-off-the-shelf computer hardware and software. This technical alignment underscores her expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary acquisitions that support mission-critical infrastructure and information technology systems.