Carolyn Wilder

Carolyn G. Wilder serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and advancing agency mission objectives through strategic sourcing of professional, scientific, and technical services. Her portfolio primarily encompasses non-defense, mission-support contracts, with a strong emphasis on services requiring specialized expertise in environmental remediation, laboratory testing, and professional consulting. Wilder’s approach prioritizes transparency, regulatory adherence, and efficient resource allocation to meet operational needs while fostering competition. While specific contractor names are not available, Wilder maintains a consistent pattern of engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and technical service providers. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced reliance on both large-capacity contractors and small business participants, with a clear preference for competitive, open-market solicitations supplemented by targeted set-asides. She cultivates long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality service delivery across complex technical domains. Wilder demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 35% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and an additional 5% allocated to HUBZone concerns. Her set-aside strategy reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses while maintaining fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness. She rarely utilizes other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a) or SDVOSB, instead focusing on broad small business participation and HUBZone support to promote geographic and economic diversity in contractor selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), which accounts for nearly 60% of her activity, followed by remediation services (562910) and testing laboratory services (541380). She regularly acquires technical consulting, environmental assessment, and specialized analytical services, indicating deep expertise in science-based, non-clinical professional services. Her domain knowledge extends to supporting regulatory compliance, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency through targeted service contracts.