Carolyn J. Wilson

Carolyn J. Wilson serves as a Contract Specialist within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements that support the nation’s transportation infrastructure modernization. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for engineering services, transportation research, and technical consulting, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to advance data-driven, resilient highway systems. Her work directly enables the procurement of technical solutions that inform infrastructure design, safety enhancements, and operational efficiency across federal highway programs. Wilson maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including K & M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a consistent pattern of engagement with both private-sector engineering firms and academic research institutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and compliance with federal standards, fostering collaborative partnerships that deliver high-quality, research-backed solutions for critical transportation challenges. Her procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly dominated by open, non-set-aside acquisitions at 95.5%, with only 4.5% allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While she maintains a minimal focus on socioeconomic set-asides, her approach prioritizes technical merit and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with the specialized nature of the services procured. Wilson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), reflecting deep expertise in securing advanced technical services for transportation analysis, pavement and materials testing, and infrastructure innovation. She routinely procures analytical instrumentation and scientific consulting services that support evidence-based decision-making in highway system planning and maintenance.