Carol R. Chambers

Carol R. Chambers serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts supporting recreational, athletic, and consumer-facing operations, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and competitive solicitation processes. Chambers works closely with program offices to translate mission needs into technically sound statements of work and ensures contractual deliverables align with agency objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and general service providers in the leisure, fitness, and technical support sectors. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors through clear communication, structured evaluation criteria, and adherence to fair and open competition principles. Her approach emphasizes accountability and performance outcomes, particularly in service delivery environments requiring operational flexibility and customer-centric solutions. Chambers demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 78.6% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 17.9% of her contracts to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and 3.6% to 8(a) competed awards. This reflects a balanced commitment to both broad market access and targeted socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for disadvantaged businesses while maintaining competitive integrity. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Other Spectator Sports (711219) and Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), indicating a specialization in procurement for athletic facilities, event support, and recreational programming. She also regularly acquires telecommunications equipment (334210), software publishing services (511210), and automotive repair services (811111), demonstrating technical familiarity with both operational and infrastructure-related procurement domains. Her expertise lies in aligning complex service requirements with appropriate contract types and performance metrics.