Carmella L. Speer

Carmella L. Speer serves as Chief of Acquisitions, overseeing the strategic planning and execution of procurement operations to support critical infrastructure and maintenance missions. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting activities with organizational mission goals. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction, maintenance, and engineering services, with a strong emphasis on mission-critical facilities and industrial systems. She guides contracting teams through complex solicitation processes, source selection, and contract administration, ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in all acquisition decisions. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with qualified small businesses and specialized service providers in the construction and industrial maintenance sectors. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in performance-based contracting and long-term service delivery, prioritizing contractors with proven technical capability and operational reliability. Her approach emphasizes accountability and risk mitigation, cultivating a vendor ecosystem that meets stringent quality and compliance standards. Chief Speer demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 77.8% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize opportunities for small business participation across all socioeconomic categories, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB firms. Her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a dedication to fostering economic inclusion and strengthening the national industrial base through equitable contracting practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238210 (electrical contracting), 237990 (heavy civil engineering), and 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), indicating deep expertise in facility infrastructure, utility systems, and industrial equipment maintenance. She regularly procures services related to electrical installation, structural engineering, HVAC systems, and heavy machinery upkeep, demonstrating technical fluency in construction lifecycle management and industrial asset sustainability.