Tracey T. Embry

Tracey T. Embry serves as a Contract Specialist within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where she plays a pivotal role in executing streamlined procurements for mission-critical information technology services. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to modernize federal IT infrastructure by facilitating access to pre-vetted, scalable solutions across telecommunications and managed computing environments. She specializes in managing blanket purchase agreements and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts under IT Schedule 70 and related GSA schedules, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while accelerating delivery of cloud-enabled platforms, network modernization tools, and secure communications systems to federal agencies nationwide. Tracey collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of IT service providers, including large prime contractors and specialized small businesses, primarily engaged in satellite telecommunications and managed infrastructure services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor performance, technical compliance, and schedule adherence, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering secure, scalable IT solutions under GSA’s rigorous evaluation criteria. She maintains a consistent, transparent contracting process that prioritizes vendor reliability and innovation in mission-critical environments. While the majority of her acquisitions are open to all competitors, Tracey consistently allocates approximately 25% of her contracting activity to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. She actively promotes equitable access for small businesses in the IT services sector, ensuring they compete fairly for opportunities within the GSA Schedule framework without reliance on other socioeconomic set-asides. Her technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 517410, Satellite Telecommunications, where she procures end-to-end solutions including satellite bandwidth, managed satellite networks, ground station services, and secure satellite-enabled communications infrastructure. This deep specialization enables her to evaluate complex technical proposals and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards.