Valarie Palumbo

Valarie Palumbo serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the information technology services sector. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering mission-critical IT solutions. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services contracts awarded under full and open competition, with a strategic emphasis on technical support, software development, and systems integration. Palumbo exercises sound judgment in selecting appropriate contract types and evaluation methodologies to align with project scope, risk, and performance requirements. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Palumbo maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including large systems integrators and specialized IT service providers. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection processes. She fosters collaborative vendor engagement through pre-solicitation outreach and post-award performance monitoring, ensuring accountability and delivery of high-quality technical services. Palumbo demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 40% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses in the federal marketplace, consistently leveraging set-aside authorities to promote competition and innovation among qualified small vendors. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—supporting small business goals while maintaining the flexibility to meet mission needs through open competition when appropriate. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting deep expertise in IT consulting, custom software development, cloud-enabled solutions, and systems architecture. She routinely procures services related to application modernization, data analytics infrastructure, and enterprise IT support, demonstrating technical fluency in the evolving landscape of federal IT modernization initiatives.