Carrie Spayde

Carrie Spayde serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports the agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions across specialized technical domains. Her portfolio primarily includes complex procurements for manufacturing, analytical instrumentation, and defense-related components, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications, source selection criteria, and performance-based contracting methodologies. While specific contractor names are not available, Spayde maintains a broad network of vendors across industrial manufacturing and high-precision engineering sectors. She engages with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in transparency, competitive bidding, and performance accountability. Her approach emphasizes fair and open competition while ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements throughout the acquisition process. Spayde demonstrates a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 87.3% of her acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on maximizing market participation and value. However, she consistently supports small business goals, with 12.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern indicates a balanced commitment to both efficiency and socioeconomic objectives, prioritizing small business opportunities where market conditions and technical needs align. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to motor vehicle parts manufacturing, analytical laboratory instruments, and ordnance accessories, indicating expertise in defense, automotive, and scientific instrumentation sectors. She regularly handles acquisitions for specialized components requiring stringent quality controls, compliance with military standards, and advanced manufacturing capabilities, positioning her as a key liaison between technical requirements and commercial supply chains.