Mandy Wylie

Mandy Wylie serves as a key procurement lead within the 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management unit of the Federal Highway Administration, where she manages the acquisition of technical and consulting services critical to advancing national transportation infrastructure. Her responsibilities center on executing complex contracts for engineering analysis, transportation research, and operational consulting that directly support data-driven decisions in highway design, safety enhancement, and system resilience. She oversees the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and performance monitoring—ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and the agency’s mission to modernize the nation’s roadways through innovation and evidence-based solutions. Wylie maintains enduring relationships with high-caliber contractors, most notably K&M Transportation Services LLC and the University of California, Los Angeles, reflecting a balanced partnership model that blends private-sector engineering expertise with academic research capabilities. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that prioritize technical rigor, deliverable transparency, and compliance with federal standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with entities capable of delivering scalable, field-tested solutions to complex transportation challenges. Wylie’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring that the most qualified providers—regardless of business size or certification—are selected based on expertise and past performance. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which accounts for 87.5% of her activity, encompassing structural analysis, traffic modeling, and pavement engineering. The remaining 12.5% falls under NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services), supporting strategic planning, safety program evaluation, and operational efficiency studies. Her domain expertise centers on transportation systems engineering and infrastructure lifecycle management.