### Company Overview & Leadership
Federal Acquisition Strategies, LLC (FAS) was founded in 2009 [5], initially operating as a four-man team focused on easing the acquisition process and providing subject matter expertise in program and project management. FAS has since grown into a proven prime contractor with over 40 employees [1], delivering strategic expertise to the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies [5]. The firm maintains an outstanding reputation for developing innovative, on-time, and cost-saving approaches for both new and legacy requirements [7]. FAS is recognized by the Virginia Values Veterans Program [2].
FAS specializes in core service domains, leveraging industry-proven process models and methodologies recommended by the Project Management Institute, Defense Acquisition University, Federal Acquisition Institute, and Lean Six Sigma practices [12]. The organization adheres to federal OMB guidelines [8] and applies the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) [5].
FAS's expertise areas include: * **Acquisition Management Support** * **Relocation Management:** FAS has supported the relocation of 3672 Personnel, achieved 36% Energy Savings, and relocated 84k+ Assets [1]. * **Information Technology Management:** FAS has helped clients ensure the timely delivery of financial/e-commerce solutions [3], saved millions of dollars by implementing new cloud-based solutions, and enabled clients to manage multi-terabyte data sets without costly agency-hosted data centers [3]. * **Program and Project Management**
The FAS team possesses 100+ years of combined experience in expertise areas [1] and reports an 81% certification rate [2]. The leadership team includes Art Spenard, Mark Buchholz, Justin Spenard, Reggie Terry, and John Norfolk [6].
### Federal Market & Contracts
Federal Acquisition Strategies (FAS) specializes in solving complex Acquisition and Contracting Management problems for federal clients, utilizing a performance based acquisition (PBA) approach [1]. The firm supports the full acquisition lifecycle, furnishing highly qualified staff to develop performance and technical specifications, statements of work (SOW), statements of objectives (SOO), performance work statements (PWS), and complete acquisition packages [1]. FAS utilizes acquisition best practices following the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Acquisition University (DAU), and DOD/INSCOM policies and procedures [5], and also provides Program and Project Management support following PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) best practices [5].
FAS maintains key relationships across the federal market, including NASA Goddard Space Flight Center [3], the U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM) [1], and the NIH Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) [4]. The firm demonstrated significant impact by continuously monitoring more than 600 contracts over a seven-year period, representing a monetary value inclusive of options exceeding $140 Billion [3], and supported INSCOM in achieving over $500 million in actual savings through unique acquisition strategies [5]. FAS received a Small Business of the Year Award from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce [2].
FAS holds a Prime Contract under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) [6], which includes the following Special Item Numbers (SINs): * 54151S/54151SSLOC: Information Technology Professional Services [7]. * 541611/541611RC: Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services [7]. * 611430/611430RC: Professional and Management Development Training [7]. * OLM/OLMRC: Order Level Materials (OLM) [7].
### Certifications & Socioeconomic
Federal Acquisition Strategies, LLC (FAS) is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [1] and participates in the Virginia Values Veterans Program [1]. The firm emphasizes leveraging training and certifications to achieve mission goals [4], providing expertise as trusted advisors in acquisition and program/project management [1]. FAS solves complex Acquisition and Contracting Management problems for federal clients by following a performance based acquisition (PBA) approach [11].
FAS supports clients throughout the program/project lifecycle, assisting with acquisition strategy development, acquisition documentation (including IGCE, market research, and SOW/PWS), source selection, and cost/price analysis [6]. The firm assists clients in refining processes through the application of industry best practices, such as those found in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) [8].
FAS personnel maintain rigorous professional certifications and expertise: * Certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) as Project Management Professionals (PMP) [4]. * Certified by the Department of Defense (DOD) to meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Program Management levels I through III [4]. * Hold the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) Federal Acquisition Certification for Program/Project Managers (FAC P/PM) [4].
FAS has deployed senior acquisition Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with extensive federal procurement experience specific to IT investments to address client challenges [10]. Notable program support includes: * Successfully supporting INSCOM in awarding multiple multi-billion dollar MACs, IDIQ contracts, and task orders, which successfully withstood multiple Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests [5]. * Developing and implementing an acquisition strategy for multi-billion dollar OCONUS Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, and task orders for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) [8]. * Facilitating information flow between Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA Headquarters to provide critical procurement data supporting Section 878 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019 [3]. * Supporting NGA by implementing integrated process teams early in the contracting requirements phase to reduce acquisition lead-time [8].
#### Socioeconomic Status * Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [1]. * Small Business [2]. * Virginia Values Veterans Program participant [1].
### Recent News & Recognition
Federal Acquisition Strategies (FAS) has established itself as a proven prime contractor delivering innovative, cost-saving approaches to new and legacy requirements [2]. The organization brings proven experience from both the federal government and commercial sectors [1], supported by a team of over 40 employees who possess hundreds of years of combined experience in core expertise areas [1]. FAS has demonstrated operational efficiencies, achieving a 22% reduction in Acquisition Lead Time and 10% in Contract Cost Savings [2].
FAS involvement has driven significant financial and operational improvements across major federal agencies. For the U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command (INSCOM), unique acquisition strategies resulted in actual savings exceeding $500 million from previous requirements [6], and the resulting contract awards successfully withstood multiple Government Accountability Office (GAO) protests [6]. Supporting the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Relocation Project, FAS managed the movement of over 700 personnel and 7000 crates, boxes, and IT equipment, enabling the FTC to decommission satellite buildings 45 days ahead of schedule and realizing $10 million in cost avoidance from rent savings [9].
At the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Goddard Space Flight Center, FAS continuously monitors more than 600 contracts over a seven-year period, representing a monetary value inclusive of options exceeding $140 Billion [5]. For the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), FAS deployed senior acquisition Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support complex, high-value IT acquisitions, preventing delays and compliance issues through expert lifecycle support and strategic planning [4].
FAS has received significant recognition for its performance: * Received a Small Business of the Year Award from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce [2]. * The government project lead for the FTC Relocation Project received the FTC Commissioner’s Award for the team’s effort [9]. * NIH leadership recognized FAS for responsiveness, technical accuracy, and commitment to mission success [4].
Key operational capabilities and achievements include: * Developed a cloud-based project software solution that includes over 250 business rules, 250 custom actions, and more than 500 custom fields [5]. * Created an interactive user interface allowing users to request new schedules, track actions, provide updates, and generate customizable reports, supporting over