Charles Wingate

Charles E. Wingate serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA Federal Acquisition Service, Region 4, where he leads the acquisition of advanced information technology systems, communications infrastructure, and technical engineering services critical to federal mission readiness. He manages complex procurements for integrated computing solutions, software development, and data center support, ensuring alignment with defense, aviation, and command-and-control system requirements. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver secure, scalable, and interoperable IT capabilities across high-priority federal programs, employing full and open competition and performance-based contracting methodologies to achieve mission outcomes. Wingate maintains a consistent working relationship with AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC as a primary contractor, engaging them for specialized hardware, embedded systems, and telecommunications equipment procurement. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical expertise, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and rigorous performance evaluation. He collaborates closely with technical evaluators and program managers to ensure contractor deliverables meet stringent security, interoperability, and lifecycle support standards. Wingate’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his awards issued without set-aside designations, including no use of 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs. This pattern indicates a focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s need for specialized, high-assurance solutions in secure IT environments. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), where he acquires custom computing hardware and embedded systems, alongside NAICS 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers) for data center and cloud-based services. He also regularly procures communications equipment under NAICS 334290 and audio/video systems under NAICS 334310, demonstrating deep expertise in hardware integration, networked computing environments, and secure communications platforms essential to federal operational systems.