Steven A. Novotny

Steven A. Novotny serves as a Contract Specialist at Washington Headquarters Services, supporting the Department of Defense’s mission to modernize institutional management systems and deliver enterprise-wide administrative and technical services. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, information technology, and infrastructure support contracts critical to sustaining DoD operational efficiency and digital transformation initiatives. Novotny maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in management consulting, IT modernization, and facility services. His contracting patterns emphasize performance-based outcomes, long-term vendor collaboration, and rigorous oversight to ensure mission alignment and fiscal accountability. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 87.7% of awards issued without set-aside designations. When small business participation is pursued, he most frequently utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, followed by Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition or mission readiness. Novotny’s acquisitions are heavily concentrated in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), reflecting a strong focus on enterprise software, systems integration, and data-driven decision support tools. He also frequently procures administrative management consulting services under NAICS 541611, underscoring his expertise in optimizing DoD internal operations through strategic advisory and process improvement solutions. His technical domain expertise spans digital transformation, institutional IT modernization, and mission-critical administrative systems.