Valerie A Wilson

Valerie A. Wilson serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle for hospitality and lodging services within her organization. She ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations, including FAR Part 19, and executes solicitations that align with agency operational needs. Her portfolio centers on securing contract services for hotel and motel accommodations, requiring precise application of performance-based requirements, delivery order management, and contract administration. Valerie plays a critical role in translating mission requirements into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that support government travel, temporary housing, and operational continuity. Valerie maintains professional relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in lodging services, including national hotel chains and independent property operators. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding under full and open competition, with a strong preference for vendors capable of meeting federal lodging standards and service-level agreements. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages providers with proven capacity for nationwide coverage, secure payment processing, and compliance with federal travel regulations such as the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Valerie demonstrates a clear commitment to small business participation, with 36.4% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She actively structures solicitations to maximize opportunities for small businesses, ensuring they are not excluded by undue size or complexity requirements. Her set-aside strategy reflects a deliberate effort to foster economic inclusion and support the growth of small, capable vendors in the hospitality sector, without reliance on other socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her procurement focus is exclusively on NAICS 721110—Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels—making her a specialist in transient lodging services. She procures room accommodations, housekeeping, front desk operations, and related amenities under performance-based contracts, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with federal travel and safety standards. Valerie’s technical expertise lies in evaluating vendor capacity to deliver standardized lodging experiences across diverse geographic locations while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence.