Amanda K. Wesson

Amanda K. Wesson serves as a Contract Administrator for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace equipment, avionics systems, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure supporting aircraft operations and base sustainment. Her work ensures timely procurement of mission-enabling capabilities while adhering to federal acquisition regulations and operational urgency requirements. Wesson routinely handles complex, technical solicitations requiring coordination with engineering, logistics, and operational stakeholders to align contracting outcomes with tactical and strategic air force objectives. Wesson maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span manufacturing, construction management, performance-based maintenance, and specialized technology integration, reflecting a balanced mix of large and small business vendors. Her approach emphasizes performance accountability, compliance, and responsive contract administration, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in reliability and mission alignment. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wesson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for 66% of her portfolio, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. She also actively utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a strategic focus on socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses. Her contracting patterns consistently favor competitive small business opportunities while maintaining flexibility for non-set-aside procurements when mission needs require broader market engagement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS categories including 611699 for specialized instructional services, 481219 for niche air transportation support, and 334290 for communications equipment manufacturing. These reflect a technical domain expertise in training systems, unconventional aviation logistics, and mission-critical communications hardware, underscoring her ability to navigate complex, non-traditional acquisition landscapes within the aerospace and defense ecosystem.