Valerie D. Clark

Valerie D. Clark serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions in support of aerospace and advanced instrumentation systems. She plays a critical role in executing full lifecycle contracting processes—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. Her portfolio centers on high-precision technical procurements involving aviation components, navigation systems, and industrial control instrumentation, requiring deep technical understanding and rigorous evaluation of vendor capabilities. Clark’s work directly supports national defense and aerospace modernization efforts through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. While specific contractor names are not available, Clark consistently engages with a diverse pool of suppliers specializing in aerospace manufacturing and precision instrumentation. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers with proven technical expertise in avionics and sensor systems, alongside active collaboration with small businesses capable of delivering niche, high-reliability components. She maintains structured vendor engagement practices, emphasizing pre-solicitation outreach and clear performance metrics to ensure deliverables meet stringent aerospace standards. Clark demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 15.4% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Though the majority of her awards are open to all competitors, her consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to foster innovation and expand the supplier base among qualified small manufacturers. She does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, indicating a focus on broad small business eligibility rather than targeted socioeconomic programs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), with significant activity in 334511 (Aeronautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and related categories for industrial measurement and control devices. She specializes in procuring flight-critical components, guidance systems, and precision sensors used in military and civil aviation platforms, demonstrating advanced technical literacy in aerospace engineering and systems integration.