Colleen Wells

Colleen Wells serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements definition through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while supporting mission-critical procurements across technical and scientific domains. Her work centers on complex service-based contracts requiring rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, cost realism, and past performance, with a focus on professional, engineering, and analytical services. She routinely interfaces with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal counsel to align contracting strategies with agency objectives and regulatory frameworks. Colleen cultivates relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier engineering firms, and specialized small businesses delivering professional, scientific, and technical services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive sealed bidding and negotiated procurements under FAR Part 15, often utilizing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to meet fluctuating demand. She maintains a collaborative approach with contractors, emphasizing transparency, clear performance metrics, and timely contract modifications to ensure mission continuity. A strong advocate for small business participation, Colleen consistently structures approximately 25% of her acquisitions as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with federal socioeconomic goals. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her targeted use of set-asides demonstrates a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses without compromising competition or technical rigor. Her procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with significant activity in 541712 (R&D in Physical and Engineering Sciences), 326113 (Unlaminated Plastics Film Manufacturing), and 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). She routinely procures specialized engineering designs, laboratory instrumentation, and applied research services, reflecting deep familiarity with technical specifications, test protocols, and compliance standards in scientific and manufacturing environments.