Clarinda R Washington

Clarinda R. Washington serves as a Contract Specialist with the W2SN Endist Honolulu under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex civil engineering and infrastructure acquisition programs critical to sustaining Army garrisons and training facilities across Hawaii. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—focusing on mission-critical projects that enhance base resilience, utilities, and combat-support infrastructure. Her acquisitions primarily support the Army’s strategic imperatives in facility modernization, water and wastewater system upgrades, and civil works construction, ensuring operational readiness through compliant, efficient contracting practices. Washington maintains a consistent working relationship with CONTI FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC, a trusted prime contractor with demonstrated expertise in military infrastructure delivery. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established, high-performance vendors capable of executing technically complex construction and engineering tasks under stringent DoD standards. She collaborates closely with contractors to ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and scheduling requirements, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her contracting portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-asides, while maintaining a deliberate 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balanced approach ensures access to capable small firms without compromising mission-critical timelines or technical requirements, reflecting a pragmatic commitment to socioeconomic goals within a high-stakes operational environment. Her primary technical focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), where she procures design, surveying, and environmental engineering support; NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) for facility upgrades; and NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) for transportation infrastructure. These domains underscore her expertise in integrated civil works procurement, requiring deep familiarity with military construction standards, federal construction codes, and Army Corps of Engineers design criteria.