Vern Elizee

Vern Elizee serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions within a federal agency focused on workforce development and professional training. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. His portfolio primarily consists of services-related acquisitions, particularly those involving curriculum design, instructional delivery, leadership development, and organizational training programs. Vern works closely with program managers to translate operational needs into solicitation requirements, evaluates technical proposals, negotiates contract terms, and administers performance-based contracts to ensure measurable outcomes. Vern collaborates with a diverse array of vendors specializing in adult education, corporate training, and human capital development. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated expertise in instructional systems design, e-learning platform integration, and competency-based training delivery. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance accountability, clear statement of work definitions, and rigorous contract oversight to ensure alignment with federal training standards and learning objectives. Vern’s contracting activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. This indicates a deliberate focus on open competition based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach ensures broad market access and encourages participation from firms of all sizes through fair and open solicitation practices. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—encompassing the design, delivery, and evaluation of leadership, compliance, and technical skill-building programs. He routinely procures customized training solutions, instructor-led workshops, virtual learning environments, and performance support tools tailored to federal workforce needs, demonstrating deep expertise in human capital development and adult learning methodologies.