Shelvia N. Armstrong

Shelvia N. Armstrong serves as a Contract Specialist (Contractor), providing critical procurement expertise to support federal acquisition objectives. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex information technology contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations. Her responsibilities include drafting solicitation documents, evaluating technical and cost proposals, conducting source selection, and administering awarded contracts. She plays a pivotal role in advancing mission-critical IT modernization efforts by facilitating timely, transparent, and legally sound acquisitions that align with federal technology priorities. Armstrong collaborates with a broad spectrum of industry partners specializing in computer systems design services, maintaining professional, arms-length relationships grounded in competitive fairness and regulatory integrity. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, her procurement activity consistently engages firms capable of delivering enterprise-level software development, systems integration, and IT infrastructure solutions. Her approach emphasizes open competition and rigorous performance standards, fostering a marketplace where technical excellence and contractual compliance are paramount. Her contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awards issued under general competition. This indicates a focus on leveraging the broadest possible pool of qualified vendors to meet technical requirements, rather than targeting socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes capability and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic set-asides, consistent with missions requiring specialized technical expertise. Armstrong’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 541512—Computer Systems Design Services—indicating deep specialization in IT consulting, systems architecture, custom software development, and technology implementation. She regularly procures services related to cloud migration, cybersecurity integration, data analytics platforms, and enterprise application modernization, demonstrating advanced technical literacy in digital transformation domains. Her expertise ensures that federal technology needs are met through innovative, scalable, and secure IT solutions.