Yuliya Opperman

Yuliya A. Opperman serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in the technology and electronics sectors, aligning with the agency’s mission to modernize critical infrastructure through innovative IT and hardware solutions. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—focusing on high-priority procurements in software development, computer manufacturing, and specialized instrumentation. Her work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting mission-critical capabilities in data systems and electronic signal analysis. Opperman maintains a broad network of vendor relationships, engaging with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors across the information technology and electronics manufacturing landscape. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently collaborates with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable computing platforms and precision measurement instruments. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation rigor, and performance-based outcomes, fostering a transparent and results-driven procurement environment. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 90.3% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, dedicating 9.7% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures market access for small businesses while maintaining operational efficiency and technical capability in mission-critical procurements. Opperman’s primary technical focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), where she procures custom software solutions and digital content platforms. She also regularly acquires electronic computer manufacturing (334111), computer storage devices (334112), and specialized instrumentation for electrical signal measurement (334515). Her domain expertise spans embedded systems, data acquisition hardware, and enterprise software services, making her a key liaison between technical requirements and commercial innovation in federal technology procurement.