Wanda D. Yarbor

Wanda D. Yarbor serves as a Contracting Specialist within the W7NR Uspfo Activity Nyang 109, a critical component of the Department of the Army focused on sustaining expeditionary airfield operations and military infrastructure. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisition programs, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration, with a primary emphasis on construction, facility modernization, and mission-critical aviation support systems. Her portfolio includes complex, mission-essential procurements that ensure operational readiness at remote and austere locations, requiring precise adherence to federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific standards. Yarbor cultivates strategic partnerships with a diverse array of contractors, particularly small businesses capable of delivering specialized trade services and infrastructure solutions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms possessing expertise in airfield construction, HVAC systems, electrical infrastructure, and specialized equipment integration. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration, performance-based outcomes, and vendor accountability to meet stringent military operational timelines and safety requirements. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Yarbor prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 84.2% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to empowering small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB concerns, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities while fostering a resilient, competitive vendor base aligned with Army readiness goals. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with additional activity in highway construction and specialized audio/video equipment for command and control environments. Yarbor brings deep technical expertise in facility resiliency, expeditionary infrastructure, and aviation support systems, ensuring acquisitions directly enhance the operational capability of deployed airfield units.