Dale Wakeman

Dale Wakeman serves as a procurement professional within the Defense Contract Management Agency’s Southeast office (S1002A), where he plays a critical role in ensuring the technical integrity and delivery readiness of defense-related electrical power distribution systems. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of contract actions for complex infrastructure and subsystems critical to national security platforms, with a focus on compliance, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience. Wakeman’s acquisitions center on the procurement of high-reliability components, distribution equipment, and associated testing and validation services required for military-grade electrical systems, aligning directly with DCMA’s mission to safeguard the performance of defense-critical hardware. Wakeman maintains collaborative working relationships with a broad spectrum of vendors specializing in electrical power distribution, including prime contractors with deep expertise in military-grade grid systems, transformers, switchgear, and power conditioning units. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, as well as those with proven experience in DoD-specific testing protocols such as MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-810. His approach emphasizes vendor accountability, performance metrics, and post-award surveillance to ensure sustained compliance. Wakeman’s procurement activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. His approach prioritizes vendor qualifications and system readiness over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the highest standards of reliability for defense infrastructure. His primary focus is NAICS 221122—Electric Power Distribution—where he procures medium- and high-voltage distribution equipment, protective relays, grounding systems, and associated control and monitoring technologies. Wakeman possesses deep technical familiarity with military power architectures, including uninterruptible power supplies, redundant feed systems, and electromagnetic compatibility requirements essential for secure operational environments.