Claudia S. Womble

Claudia S. Womble serves as a Contracting Officer within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she manages complex acquisitions critical to advancing equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. Her portfolio primarily supports housing program integrity through the procurement of professional services related to residential property management, administrative consulting, real estate credit, and legal advisory functions. She plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement strategy with HUD’s mission to modernize housing systems, strengthen underwriting frameworks, and enable data-driven policy analysis, ensuring all acquisitions adhere to federal contracting regulations and promote programmatic outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Womble maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with firms specializing in housing-related professional services, including management consultants, property administrators, and legal counsel. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous vendor evaluation under FAR Part 15 procedures. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and compliance with federal acquisition standards. Womble’s set-aside preferences reflect a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting, with 80% of her acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions, while 12% are reserved for 8(a) firms and 4% each for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her pattern demonstrates balanced adherence to statutory small business goals without compromising competition or mission needs. Her primary NAICS focus includes Residential Property Managers (531311), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), and Real Estate Credit (522292), indicating deep expertise in procuring services that directly support housing stability, operational efficiency, and financial oversight. She routinely handles acquisitions for policy analysis, system modernization, and compliance auditing, ensuring HUD’s programs remain resilient, transparent, and responsive to community needs.