Charla R. Wells-Okoro

Charla R. Well-Okoro serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency procurement policies, with a focus on construction and professional services contracts. Her expertise lies in structuring competitive procurements that balance mission needs with regulatory requirements, particularly in the built environment and design sectors. She routinely handles complex, multi-year contracts requiring technical evaluation, source selection, and performance monitoring. Well-Okoro works closely with a diverse pool of contractors, primarily in architectural, engineering, and building construction disciplines. Her procurement patterns reflect strong engagement with firms offering design-build, construction management, and professional consulting services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently cultivates relationships with small and mid-sized firms capable of delivering high-quality construction and design solutions under competitive bidding frameworks. Her approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and contractor accountability throughout contract performance. Her contracting activity demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 86.2% of awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. Nevertheless, she actively supports socioeconomic goals, with a notable focus on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides at 10.3% and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 at 3.5%. This balanced approach reflects a commitment to fostering veteran-owned and small business participation without compromising competitive integrity or mission readiness. Well-Okoro’s primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services), each accounting for 41.4% of her activity. She also regularly procures roofing services (238160), engineering services (541330), and publishing services (511210). Her technical domain expertise lies in facility construction, design, and infrastructure support services, with a proven ability to navigate complex project scopes involving compliance with building codes, sustainability standards, and federal facility requirements.