Shaina S. Washington

Shaina S. Washington serves as a Contract Specialist for the Region 2 Administrator of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance equitable access to safe, affordable housing across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Her responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of acquisition actions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and HUD’s mission-driven objectives. She primarily handles professional services contracts supporting housing market analysis, rent comparability studies, and construction quality assurance, aligning procurement outcomes with program integrity and regulatory oversight goals. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, Washington consistently engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in real estate analytics, administrative consulting, and title settlement services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, performance-based partnerships with firms capable of delivering data-driven insights and technical expertise to support HUD’s housing policy objectives. She fosters long-term vendor relationships grounded in transparency, accountability, and adherence to federal acquisition standards. Washington demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly two-thirds of her awards structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 16.7% awarded through 8(a) competed contracts. Her procurement strategy actively promotes participation from small disadvantaged businesses, reflecting HUD’s mandate to expand economic opportunity within underserved communities. This consistent focus underscores her dedication to inclusive contracting and equitable market access. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices) and 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers), with supplementary activity in 541611 (Management Consulting Services). She specializes in acquiring analytical, appraisal, and administrative support services critical to validating housing subsidy levels, conducting market comparability studies, and ensuring compliance with federal housing standards. Her technical expertise centers on housing economics, regulatory compliance, and data-backed policy implementation.