Soundjata Carty

Soundjata Carty supports the General Services Administration’s FAS Center for IT Schedule Program in facilitating the procurement of mission-critical information technology services for federal agencies. In this capacity, Carty plays a pivotal role in managing the acquisition lifecycle for pre-vetted IT solutions under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s digital transformation objectives. Their work centers on streamlining access to scalable, secure, and interoperable IT services, with a focus on computer systems design and managed infrastructure solutions that enable agency-wide modernization efforts. Carty collaborates with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators and specialized technology vendors holding GSA Schedule contracts. These partnerships are primarily governed through Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms, enabling agile procurement of IT services without competitive bidding for individual task orders. The working relationships are characterized by a focus on pre-qualified vendors with proven technical capabilities, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and continuous compliance with cybersecurity and service-level requirements. Carty’s procurement activity reflects a uniform preference for open, non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of contracts awarded under unrestricted competition. This approach prioritizes broad market access and operational efficiency, aligning with the Center’s mandate to deliver rapid, standardized IT solutions across the federal enterprise. While socioeconomic set-asides are not utilized, the procurement framework remains inclusive, allowing all qualified vendors—regardless of size or certification—to compete on technical merit and schedule compliance. The primary technical focus lies within NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), encompassing cloud migration, network modernization, managed IT operations, and custom software development. Carty’s expertise supports the acquisition of enterprise-grade infrastructure services, including hybrid cloud platforms, cybersecurity-enabled systems, and IT operations management solutions critical to federal digital modernization initiatives.