Tracy Williams

Tracy Williams serves as a Contract Specialist for the National Cemetery Administration within the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that uphold the agency’s mission of preserving dignified, perpetual care for America’s veterans. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for grounds maintenance, infrastructure support, and facility services critical to the operation and sustainability of national cemeteries. Her work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with the NCA’s strategic priorities of landscape preservation, cemetery expansion, and historical integrity. Tracy routinely handles service-based contracts under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, focusing on performance-based requirements and long-term operational needs. Tracy maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors specializing in cemetery and grounds management, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, LAUBACKER ENTERPRISES, INC., and HAMILTON PACIFIC CHAMBERLAIN LLC. These partnerships are built on proven expertise in cemetery infrastructure, landscaping, and site maintenance. She fosters collaborative vendor relationships grounded in reliability, compliance, and mission alignment, often re-engaging contractors for follow-on work due to demonstrated performance and operational familiarity with NCA’s unique requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Tracy prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, which account for nearly two-thirds of her awards. Her procurement patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to veteran-owned enterprises, with a significant portion of contracts structured under FAR 19.14. She also leverages Total Small Business Set-Asides and occasionally uses No Set-Aside procurements when market conditions or mission urgency warrant broader competition. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), which drives nearly half of her acquisitions, followed by janitorial, security, and industrial laundering services essential to cemetery operations. Tracy’s technical expertise centers on the maintenance of horticultural landscapes, monument preservation, and site infrastructure, making her a key steward of the NCA’s physical and symbolic legacy.