Connie R Valandra

Connie R. Valandra serves as a Supervisory Contract Specialist, overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support operational mission requirements. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), coordinates interdepartmental requirements, and mentors junior contract specialists to maintain rigorous procurement standards. Her portfolio primarily encompasses commercial and institutional construction, medical and dental equipment distribution, office machinery leasing, and workforce support services—including employment placement and temporary staffing solutions. Valandra’s expertise lies in structuring solicitations that balance cost-effectiveness, performance outcomes, and regulatory adherence across diverse acquisition categories. While specific contractor names are not available, Valandra routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large commercial suppliers, regional contractors, and small business concerns. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market solicitations, with a consistent emphasis on fair and transparent processes that foster vendor diversity. She cultivates collaborative relationships with industry partners to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical goods and services, often leveraging multiple award schedules and governmentwide acquisition contracts to streamline procurement efficiency. Valandra demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 16.7% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, her deliberate use of small business set-asides reflects a strategic intent to expand economic opportunity and enhance competition. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, instead favoring broad-based small business eligibility to maximize participation across the small business community. Her primary procurement focus centers on five NAICS categories: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Medical and Dental Equipment Wholesaling, Office Machinery Rental and Leasing, Employment Placement Agencies, and Temporary Help Services. This diverse portfolio underscores her technical proficiency in both physical infrastructure and human capital support domains, enabling her to effectively manage complex, multi-faceted acquisitions across the federal procurement spectrum.