Charla R Wells

Charla R. Wells serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirements validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely, transparent, and legally sound contracting practices. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on professional services, particularly architectural design and planning services, where she applies deep knowledge of performance-based acquisition methods and source selection criteria to secure high-quality technical expertise. While no specific contractor relationships are identified in available data, Wells engages with a broad spectrum of qualified firms specializing in architectural services, including firms of varying sizes and capabilities. Her approach emphasizes competitive bidding, fair and open competition, and adherence to evaluation factors such as technical merit, past performance, and organizational capacity. She maintains professional, impartial relationships with vendors, ensuring all proposals are assessed equitably under established evaluation plans. Wells demonstrates a clear preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, with 100% of her awarded contracts conducted under full and open competition without socioeconomic set-asides. This pattern reflects a strategic focus on maximizing competition among all eligible firms rather than targeting specific categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her contracting decisions prioritize technical suitability and value over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with agency priorities that emphasize capability and performance above all. Her procurement activity is entirely concentrated in NAICS 541310 — Architectural Services — indicating specialized expertise in design, planning, and construction documentation for public facilities. She routinely procures services related to building design, space planning, sustainability compliance, and code consultation, requiring a nuanced understanding of architectural standards, building codes, and federal facility requirements. Wells is recognized for her technical proficiency in evaluating architectural proposals and ensuring alignment with functional, aesthetic, and regulatory objectives.