Timothy J Horan

Timothy J. Horan serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where he plays a pivotal role in executing the federal government’s strategic acquisition of IT management consulting services. Responsible for administering blanket purchase agreements and schedule contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Horan ensures the procurement of mission-critical advisory services that enable agency-wide digital transformation. His portfolio primarily supports the acquisition of administrative and general management consulting solutions, facilitating the modernization of federal IT infrastructure through expert-led planning, process optimization, and technology integration services. Horan collaborates with a broad base of qualified vendors holding General Services Administration Schedule contracts, particularly those certified to deliver high-value management consulting services under IT Schedule 70 and related procurement vehicles. His working relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in federal IT governance, enterprise architecture, and systems integration. He prioritizes vendors with demonstrated compliance with NIST standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and agile delivery methodologies, ensuring contract performance aligns with federal digital modernization goals. Horan’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. While he does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his approach emphasizes merit-based selection grounded in technical capability, past performance, and compliance with federal acquisition standards. His primary focus lies in NAICS 541611 and 541618, encompassing administrative management consulting and other specialized management advisory services. He procures expertise in federal IT strategy, organizational change management, cloud migration planning, and enterprise resource planning optimization—services critical to advancing the government’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.