Wanda Peterson-Parker

Wanda Peterson-Parker serves as a Program Analyst within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where she plays a critical role in managing the procurement lifecycle for mission-critical information technology services. Her responsibilities include evaluating vendor proposals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and supporting the administration of IT Schedule 70 contracts. She is instrumental in advancing the agency’s mission to deliver scalable, pre-vetted IT solutions that enable federal agencies to modernize their digital infrastructure. Wanda routinely handles acquisitions for computing infrastructure, cloud-enabled platforms, data center services, and managed network solutions, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity and interoperability standards. Wanda collaborates with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators, cloud service vendors, and specialized infrastructure firms that hold IT Schedule 70 contracts. Her working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, contract compliance, and continuous evaluation of vendor capabilities. She engages with contractors through structured procurement processes, including solicitation reviews, contract modifications, and post-award performance assessments, fostering transparent and accountable vendor partnerships. Wanda’s procurement activities reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted under non-set-aside authorities. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures all vendors—regardless of size—are evaluated on technical merit, past performance, and compliance with federal IT standards. Her approach supports broad market access while maintaining rigorous procurement integrity. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 518210, encompassing computing infrastructure providers, data processing, web hosting, and related services. She specializes in procuring cloud computing platforms, managed IT services, cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure, and scalable data center solutions that support federal digital transformation initiatives. Wanda’s expertise lies in evaluating technical architectures for compliance with FedRAMP, NIST, and FISMA requirements, ensuring acquired solutions are secure, interoperable, and future-ready.