Svetlana LL Carter

Svetlana L. Carter serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing technical service acquisitions within a federal agency, with a primary focus on information technology and market research services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while aligning procurements with mission-critical operational needs. Her portfolio centers on complex, requirements-driven contracts for custom software development and data-driven analytical services, often involving agile methodologies and modern software delivery frameworks. Carter ensures that acquisitions are structured to support innovation, scalability, and long-term system sustainability. Her contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in custom computer programming and market research services, including both large systems integrators and nimble small business vendors. She cultivates partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical proficiency in software lifecycle management, data analytics, and user-centered design. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous evaluation of technical proposals over price alone, fostering a competitive environment that rewards quality and innovation. Carter demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 20% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes small business participation, ensuring eligible firms have meaningful access to opportunities. Her patterns reflect a balanced approach—leveraging the capacity of larger vendors while actively promoting competition from small businesses without relying on other set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), where she procures bespoke software solutions, application development, and system modernization services. She also regularly acquires NAICS 541910 (Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling) services to support data collection, survey design, and stakeholder analysis. Her technical domain expertise spans software architecture, data governance, and evidence-based decision-making systems, positioning her as a key liaison between mission stakeholders and technology providers.