Theresa Forbush

Theresa Forbush serves as a procurement professional specializing in technology and engineering services acquisitions, playing a critical role in advancing agency capabilities through strategic contracting. She manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirements definition to contract award and administration, with a focus on high-technical-domain solutions. Her work supports mission-critical initiatives in research, computing, and communications systems, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and performance-based outcomes. She frequently interfaces with technical stakeholders to translate scientific and engineering needs into clear, competitive solicitation requirements. Her contractor relationships center on firms with proven expertise in systems design, custom software development, and advanced communications equipment manufacturing. She engages with a mix of large prime contractors and specialized small businesses, fostering collaborative partnerships grounded in technical excellence and compliance. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she consistently seeks vendors with demonstrated capability in secure, scalable, and interoperable technology solutions, prioritizing past performance and innovation in evaluation criteria. Theresa’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a focus on technical merit and market-wide competition rather than socioeconomic preferences, though she remains compliant with all small business programs and may consider qualified small businesses when they meet technical requirements. Her approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring the best value through rigorous source selection. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (541712), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting deep expertise in scientific computing, software engineering, and systems integration. She also procures specialized communications equipment (334290) and electronic computer hardware (334111), demonstrating a technical command over both software and hardware domains critical to modern federal operations.