Shelli J Porter

Shelli J. Porter serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. She manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, from market research and solicitation development to award and administration, ensuring alignment with HUD’s mission to strengthen housing program integrity and data-driven policy analysis. Her portfolio primarily supports specialized technical services critical to underwriting frameworks, housing insecurity research, and administrative modernization initiatives. Porter cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, certified 8(a) firms, and niche professional service providers specializing in real estate, title services, and environmental consulting. Her contracting approach emphasizes transparency, competitive fairness, and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering relationships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, compliance-focused deliverables in complex regulatory environments. She consistently prioritizes vendor diversity and capacity building, particularly among firms with expertise in housing-related technical domains. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Porter directs nearly 70% of her acquisitions toward Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with an additional 4.3% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. Her pattern reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and community-based businesses, aligning with HUD’s equity goals. She actively leverages set-aside authorities to promote economic inclusion and build a resilient supplier base capable of supporting long-term housing mission objectives. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers) and 541191 (Title Abstract and Settlement Offices), reflecting deep engagement with housing valuation, title insurance, and closing services. She also procures environmental consulting and specialized administrative support services, demonstrating technical fluency in housing policy, compliance frameworks, and data infrastructure needs critical to HUD’s operational effectiveness.