Wendy M. Clare

Wendy M. Clare serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commander (M00264), a key element within the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining and modernizing naval warfighting capabilities. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical technology and systems engineering services, with a focus on command and control architectures, tactical computing environments, and cyber-enabled decision support systems. Her procurement activities directly enable operational readiness by ensuring timely delivery of advanced sensor, communication, and armored vehicle support services. Clare specializes in performance-based contracts requiring rigorous technical oversight and compliance with DoD acquisition regulations, particularly in the domain of integrated IT infrastructure and mission systems. She maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with vendors providing specialized expertise in systems integration, data center operations, and mission-critical software services. Clare’s approach emphasizes vendor reliability, past performance, and technical capability over price alone, fostering long-term engagements that support sustained modernization goals. Clare’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a strategic focus on accessing the broadest possible talent pool to meet highly specialized technical requirements, rather than prioritizing socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally set-aside, her evaluations remain open to all qualified vendors, including those with niche capabilities that meet stringent defense standards. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), each accounting for 40% of her portfolio, with an additional 20% in 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers). She procures services related to data center operations, cloud-enabled computing, network security, and real-time data processing systems, demonstrating deep expertise in supporting the Navy’s digital transformation and tactical computing modernization initiatives.