Shirley A. Washington

Shirley A. Washington serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through timely and efficient acquisition of specialized construction services. Her portfolio is exclusively focused on roofing-related contracts, reflecting a deep specialization in building envelope systems and weatherproofing infrastructure. She exercises independent contracting authority to issue fixed-price and cost-reimbursement instruments, ensuring technical performance, schedule adherence, and fiscal accountability across all awarded actions. Shirley Washington maintains a broad network of qualified roofing contractors, engaging with both large industry practitioners and niche specialists capable of delivering complex commercial and institutional roofing solutions. Her procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding under full and open competition, with a consistent preference for vendors demonstrating proven experience in commercial roofing systems, including single-ply, built-up, and metal roof installations. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who meet stringent quality control, safety, and sustainability standards, ensuring long-term asset integrity and lifecycle value. Her contracting patterns reflect a 100% commitment to full and open competition, with no use of socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB programs. This indicates a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and market-wide competition over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with mission-critical needs where specialized roofing expertise is the primary selection criterion. Shirley’s expertise is concentrated in NAICS 238160—Roofing Contractors—where she procures a full spectrum of roofing services, including new construction, reroofing, repairs, and waterproofing systems for public infrastructure. Her technical domain knowledge encompasses material specifications, industry standards such as FM Global and ASTM, and compliance with energy codes related to roof insulation and reflectivity. She ensures all procurements align with performance-based outcomes and lifecycle cost analysis, reinforcing her role as a subject-matter expert in building envelope procurement.