Gwen D. Wood

Gwen D. Wood serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex technical acquisitions across engineering, computer systems design, and environmental consulting domains. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while promoting efficient, transparent, and competitive contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, with a strong emphasis on performance-based acquisition methods and statement of work development. She routinely oversees solicitations for professional technical services, ensuring alignment with mission-critical operational needs. While specific contractor names are not available, Gwen maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships spanning large prime contractors and small business subcontractors. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for open competition, with the vast majority of awards issued under unrestricted solicitations. She engages with contractors through structured source selection processes, including technical evaluation panels and best-value tradeoff methodologies, fostering accountability and performance-driven outcomes. Gwen demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately 3.6% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though she rarely utilizes specialized socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her consistent adherence to small business set-aside authorities reflects a deliberate effort to expand market access for qualified small businesses within her technical domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), each accounting for 23.1% of her activity, followed by 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She specializes in procuring technical services related to infrastructure design, software development, data analytics, and environmental compliance support, demonstrating deep expertise in managing complex, requirements-driven service contracts within high-technology and engineering environments.