Wendy M. Clare

Wendy M. Clare serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions related to critical infrastructure systems. Her role encompasses the planning, solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts aligned with public utility and utility infrastructure needs, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and agency mission objectives. She specializes in complex procurements involving water supply networks and electric power distribution systems, often coordinating with technical stakeholders to define performance requirements and ensure contractual deliverables meet operational standards. Her work directly supports the reliable delivery of essential public services through strategic sourcing and risk-mitigated contracting practices. Wendy collaborates with a diverse range of contractors, including large prime vendors with proven expertise in utility infrastructure and smaller firms capable of delivering specialized engineering and maintenance services. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated capacity in utility system design, installation, and lifecycle support. Her contracting approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering transparent and results-driven vendor relationships grounded in compliance and technical proficiency. Wendy’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a focus on selecting the most qualified offerors regardless of socioeconomic status, prioritizing technical capability, past performance, and cost-effectiveness over mandated preferences. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her approach remains fully compliant with small business goals, allowing eligible firms to compete on equal footing in full and open competitions. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation Systems), where she manages contracts for pipeline infrastructure, treatment facilities, and distribution network upgrades. She also frequently procures services under NAICS 221122 (Electric Power Distribution), including grid modernization, substation maintenance, and metering system integration. Her technical expertise spans civil engineering systems, utility asset management, and regulatory compliance frameworks governing public utilities, positioning her as a specialist in mission-critical infrastructure contracting.