Christine E Wendle

Christine E. Wendle serves as a Contract Specialist for the Commanding General under the Department of the Navy, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain operational readiness for naval and marine forces. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning maintenance, logistics, and specialized technical support services essential to combat systems, mobility assets, and expeditionary infrastructure. Her work ensures timely delivery of mission-enabling capabilities across both garrison and deployed environments, aligning procurement actions with strategic readiness goals and federal acquisition regulations. Wendle maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MANCON LLC, GEMINI TECH SERVICES LLC, CHEMBLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, MICROTECHNOLOGIES LLC, and SAELIG COMPANY, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade IT, communications, and technical support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contract administration to ensure compliance and mission effectiveness. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wendle consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to broaden vendor diversity, leveraging set-aside authorities to foster competition and innovation among small, capable firms without compromising mission requirements. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS codes 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), and 511210 (Software Publishers), indicating deep expertise in IT modernization, data systems, and software solutions critical to naval operations. She also procures specialized equipment under 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting Equipment) and 313210 (Broadwoven Fabric Mills), demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both digital and physical infrastructure needs across the maritime domain.