Thatsanee A Knight

Thatsanee A. Knight serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses professional services, including management consulting, information technology support, and educational training solutions. Knight works closely with program stakeholders to define clear performance requirements, conduct market research, and structure solicitations that align with agency objectives while maintaining rigorous accountability standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Knight’s procurement patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large-capacity service providers and small businesses. She routinely collaborates with vendors offering specialized technical and administrative services, fostering partnerships grounded in competitive bidding, performance-based outcomes, and contract compliance. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition, with a demonstrated preference for structured solicitation methods that encourage broad market participation. Knight exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 30% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 3% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Her consistent use of non-set-aside procurements (69.7%) indicates a strategic balance between maximizing competition and fulfilling small business goals, aligning with federal priorities to expand economic opportunity for underserved entrepreneurs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), reflecting expertise in digital content and software solutions, followed by 541611 (Management Consulting), 611310 (Higher Education), 541519 (Other Computer Services), and 611420 (Computer Training). This specialization underscores her technical proficiency in IT-enabled services, workforce development programs, and institutional support systems, positioning her as a key liaison between mission-critical needs and innovative service providers in the knowledge economy.