Wayne S. Bernacki

Wayne S. Bernacki serves as a Contract Specialist within the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, where he plays a pivotal role in executing acquisitions that advance equitable housing access and regulatory compliance. He manages the full lifecycle of professional services contracts, with a focus on real estate appraisal, architectural design, and real estate advisory services critical to HUD’s mission of strengthening housing infrastructure and policy analysis. His work directly supports the agency’s priorities in modernizing administrative systems, enhancing underwriting frameworks, and conducting housing insecurity research through technically rigorous, compliant procurement practices. Bernacki cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, primarily small businesses and specialized service providers in the real estate and architectural sectors. He consistently engages firms with deep domain expertise in housing market analysis, property valuation methodologies, and compliance-driven advisory services. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory alignment, ensuring that contractors deliver high-integrity, data-informed outputs that meet HUD’s stringent policy and operational standards. A strong advocate for socioeconomic inclusion, Bernacki prioritizes small business participation, with approximately half of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He also actively utilizes HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to contracting with businesses located in economically distressed areas. His procurement patterns demonstrate a balanced approach to competition, combining set-aside opportunities with open solicitations to ensure broad market engagement while advancing equitable economic development goals. His primary technical focus lies in NAICS 531320 (Real Estate Appraisers) and 531390 (Other Real Estate Activities), with significant activity in NAICS 541310 (Architectural Services). He procures services related to housing market assessments, property condition evaluations, compliance audits, and design support for affordable housing initiatives, demonstrating deep familiarity with federal housing regulations, appraisal standards, and risk-based procurement frameworks.