Ouida A Winters

Ouida A. Winters serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and professional services domains. In her role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through strategic sourcing and competitive contracting practices. She typically handles solicitations under full and open competition, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and risk mitigation in high-technology environments. Her portfolio centers on IT modernization, communications systems, and specialized engineering services, requiring deep technical understanding and precise contract administration. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Winters engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large primes, mid-tier system integrators, and niche technology providers capable of delivering custom software, embedded systems, and communications equipment. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, qualified suppliers with proven technical capabilities, often requiring past performance evaluations and cybersecurity compliance under NIST or DFARS standards. She fosters transparent, competitive environments that prioritize accountability and deliverability over cost alone. Winters’ contracting activity is overwhelmingly conducted under full and open competition, with only 4.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate alignment with agency priorities favoring broad market access, though she remains attentive to socioeconomic programs when appropriate. While not heavily reliant on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, she ensures small business eligibility is evaluated in accordance with regulatory requirements during source selection. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), indicating strong expertise in software development and IT architecture. She also regularly procures specialized equipment under 334220 and 334511, demonstrating proficiency in radio communications systems, navigation instrumentation, and aerospace-grade electronics. Her technical domain spans mission-critical defense and civilian systems requiring rigorous engineering standards and lifecycle support.