Bill W Wherry

Bill W. Wherry serves as a Contracting Officer within the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Software Sector under the Department of the Army, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical software, communications infrastructure, and information technology systems essential to Army modernization and battlefield readiness. He manages end-to-end contracting processes for secure, scalable solutions supporting command and control, intelligence processing, and network resilience across distributed operational environments. His portfolio includes complex procurements under full and open competition as well as small business set-asides, ensuring alignment with DoD digital transformation priorities and cybersecurity compliance standards. Wherry maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, Liberty Communications, Inc., and Southwest Industrial Contractors & Riggers, Inc., reflecting a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in enterprise-grade communications equipment, software integration, and field-deployable IT systems. His contracting patterns indicate a reliance on experienced industry partners capable of delivering ruggedized, interoperable solutions under stringent military specifications, often involving rapid prototyping and agile development methodologies. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses in the defense technology sector. While the majority of his acquisitions remain open to all competitors, he actively encourages small business participation through targeted outreach and simplified acquisition procedures for eligible firms. Wherry’s primary NAICS focus areas—334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing), and 517312 (Wireless Telecommunications Carriers)—reveal deep specialization in procuring hardware and software for tactical communications, data transmission platforms, and secure wireless networks. He routinely sources ruggedized computing systems, software-defined radios, encrypted data links, and mission-critical middleware, underscoring his technical expertise in battlefield IT and network-centric warfare capabilities.