Tesfalem Ellos

Tesfalem Ellos serves as a Contract Specialist at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), where he plays a critical role in executing complex acquisition strategies that support the agency’s mission of delivering secure, audit-ready financial systems and automated accounting services across the Department of Defense. He manages the full lifecycle of procurements for information technology and financial systems modernization initiatives, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning contracting actions with DFAS’s strategic priorities in fiscal accountability and digital transformation. His portfolio primarily includes contracts for software development, systems integration, and IT infrastructure services essential to sustaining the DoD’s financial operations. Ellos maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including Soderberg Company Inc., Ecology Mir Group LLC, Bloomberg Industry Group, Inc., and Roche Diagnostics Corporation, reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in financial systems, data analytics, and compliance automation. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, secure solutions aligned with DFAS’s evolving technical requirements. Notably, Ellos’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% preference for unrestricted, full and open competition, with no set-asides designated for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic programs. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission-critical delivery over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing vendor qualifications and system interoperability. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), with additional emphasis on 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). He routinely acquires custom software development, cloud-enabled financial platforms, automated reporting tools, and enterprise-wide IT management services, demonstrating deep expertise in financial technology modernization and federal system integration.