Trae Dupart

Kervin T. Dupart serves as a Contracting Officer within the IT Network Services Contract Operations Division (47QTCD) of the General Services Administration’s Federal Acquisition Service. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex IT and professional services acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s mission to modernize digital infrastructure. His portfolio centers on securing customized software development, systems integration, and mission-critical technical support services that enhance the security, scalability, and interoperability of federal IT systems. Dupart routinely oversees competitive solicitations under FAR Part 15, utilizing performance-based contracting and agile acquisition methodologies to meet evolving operational needs. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Dupart maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning large prime contractors and niche technology providers with expertise in enterprise systems design. His procurement approach emphasizes technical merit, past performance, and compliance with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-53. He fosters collaborative relationships with industry stakeholders through pre-solicitation outreach and market research to ensure solutions meet the agency’s demanding technical requirements. Dupart’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently reserves 10% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation in federal IT procurement. He does not prioritize specialized socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad-based small business eligibility to maximize competition and innovation. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud migration, and systems integration. Additional activity includes support for specialized logistics and transportation services, indicating a multidisciplinary approach to enabling end-to-end mission readiness across both digital and physical operational domains.