Maria A. Calica

Maria A. Calica serves as a Contract Specialist within Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency of the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical administrative, operational, and technical services that sustain DoD enterprise functions. Her acquisitions primarily support infrastructure modernization, security systems, and specialized manufacturing needs, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic resource optimization goals. Calica’s work directly enables WHS’s mission to enhance decision-making through efficient institutional management and digital transformation initiatives. Calica maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of vendors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a focus on high-capacity service providers and specialized manufacturers capable of delivering complex, mission-aligned solutions. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established contractors with proven performance in defense-support domains, often involving long-term, performance-based task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Calica prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for over half of her awards, alongside significant use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Her consistent application of these preferences demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation and enhance diversity within the defense supply base, aligning with DoD’s broader goals for equitable contracting opportunities. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes related to ammunition manufacturing (332992, 332993), ordnance accessories (332994), security systems services (561621), and specialized metal fabrication (337215). This technical specialization reflects her expertise in acquiring defense-essential goods and services, from ammunition components to secure facility infrastructure, requiring deep familiarity with defense standards, supply chain security protocols, and technical specifications governing military-grade manufacturing and installation.