Shirley R. Puchalski

Shirley R. Puchalski serves as Director of Administration, overseeing the strategic planning and operational execution of administrative support services within her organization. In this leadership capacity, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the agency’s procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and best practices in management consulting. Her responsibilities include directing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-level administrative and general management services, with a focus on improving organizational efficiency, policy implementation, and internal process optimization. She is the primary decision-maker for acquisitions that support governance, resource allocation, and administrative infrastructure. Puchalski maintains a contractor ecosystem composed of professional services firms specializing in management consulting and administrative systems improvement. She regularly engages with firms possessing deep expertise in organizational development, performance management, and government operations consulting. Her working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships built on technical competence, compliance rigor, and a shared commitment to public sector excellence. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently selects vendors with proven track records in delivering scalable, results-driven administrative solutions. Her procurement approach reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified provider regardless of socioeconomic designation, prioritizing capability and value over categorical preferences. While small business participation is not formally targeted, her emphasis on merit-based selection ensures that qualified small businesses compete on equal footing. Puchalski’s procurement activity is concentrated exclusively in NAICS 541611—Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. She specializes in acquiring strategic advisory services related to workflow redesign, governance frameworks, compliance automation, and executive-level operational support. Her domain expertise lies in optimizing administrative functions across federal programs, making her a key liaison between policy objectives and day-to-day implementation.