Claire Hammond

Claire Hammond serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations, including the FAR and agency-specific policies, while supporting mission-critical services across public wellness and community infrastructure domains. Her portfolio primarily encompasses service-based contracts requiring technical oversight and performance-based management, with a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions aligned with public health and recreational objectives. Claire maintains collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including commercial service providers, specialty contractors, and small business entities offering niche expertise in fitness, educational support, and medical equipment distribution. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant, and performance-driven solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability and regulatory adherence. Claire’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under non-set-aside authorities. This indicates a deliberate focus on maximizing market participation and leveraging broad-based competition rather than socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. Her approach prioritizes value and capability over socioeconomic categorization, aligning with agency-wide objectives to ensure the most qualified vendors are selected based on merit and performance criteria. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 713940 (Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers), 541350 (Building Inspection Services), 611710 (Educational Support Services), 423450 (Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers), and 711219 (Other Spectator Sports). She specializes in acquiring facility operations, safety compliance services, educational program support, and medical supply distribution, demonstrating deep familiarity with the operational and regulatory nuances of these sectors. Her technical expertise lies in structuring performance-based contracts that ensure quality outcomes across public service delivery environments.