Wanda M McDonald

Wanda M. McDonald serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. She oversees competitive solicitations, contract award decisions, and post-award administration for a diverse portfolio of services, aligning with her agency’s mission to deliver mission-critical support through strategic sourcing. Her acquisitions typically involve professional, technical, and operational services requiring detailed performance specifications and robust contractor performance monitoring. While specific contractor names are not available, Ms. McDonald maintains a procurement environment that encourages broad vendor participation, particularly among small businesses. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for open competition with targeted set-asides, fostering a collaborative relationship with a dynamic pool of vendors capable of delivering specialized services across multiple technical domains. She actively engages with contractors through pre-solicitation outreach and source selection panels to ensure fair and equitable competition. Ms. McDonald demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 66.7% of her awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent emphasis on small business participation underscores her dedication to expanding market access for small firms, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, even though specific designations are not reflected in the data. Her approach prioritizes equitable opportunity while maintaining rigorous standards for contractor capability and performance. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Facilities Support Services (561210), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Industrial Design Services (541420), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Flight Training (611512). These reflect expertise in procuring facility operations, recreational infrastructure, engineering design, IT systems integration, and aviation training services—domains requiring nuanced understanding of technical specifications, workforce qualifications, and performance-based outcomes.