Cheryl Wihelm, Contract Specialist

Cheryl A. Wilhelm serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements determination and market research through contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and engineering services, aerospace components, and specialized maintenance support, with a focus on complex, high-precision procurements requiring rigorous technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Wilhelm’s work supports the acquisition of mission-enabling systems and equipment essential to national defense and operational readiness. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers and service providers in advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors. She routinely collaborates with both large primes and small business subcontractors, fostering competitive bidding environments and ensuring adherence to performance-based contract structures. Her approach emphasizes transparency, fair competition, and contract compliance, with a strong emphasis on deliverables tied to technical specifications and quality assurance protocols. Wilhelm demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 93.3% of her awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical merit and cost-effectiveness over socioeconomic classifications. However, she actively supports small business participation, with 6.7% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, aligning with agency goals to promote broad vendor participation while maintaining procurement integrity. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 811219 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), 334511 (Search, Detection, and Navigation System Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect deep expertise in procuring avionics, flight control systems, fluid power components, and precision-engineered support equipment, underscoring her technical proficiency in aerospace and defense-related supply chains.