Chenise Whitehead

Chenise Whitehead serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for complex construction and engineering services. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while delivering mission-critical infrastructure and facility projects. Her portfolio primarily encompasses fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for commercial and institutional building construction, highway and bridge infrastructure, and professional engineering services. Whitehead ensures that all acquisitions align with statutory requirements, competitive procedures, and sound risk management practices, supporting the delivery of durable, high-quality public infrastructure. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, Whitehead routinely engages with a diverse pool of prime contractors, including large general contractors, specialty construction firms, and engineering consultants. Her procurement approach emphasizes full and open competition, with a preference for firms possessing proven technical capabilities in civil works and building systems. She fosters collaborative relationships with industry partners through pre-solicitation outreach, market research, and clear contract performance expectations, promoting accountability and timely delivery. Whitehead’s contracting patterns reflect a strong commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition among qualified firms rather than reserving awards for specific socioeconomic categories. While she does not currently prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her procurement process remains transparent and accessible to all eligible vendors, ensuring equitable opportunity under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), which accounts for over 70% of her activity, followed by NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). She specializes in procuring design-build, construction management, and professional engineering solutions for public infrastructure, demonstrating deep expertise in construction standards, project delivery methods, and performance-based contracting.