Darnese Wilkerson

Darnese Wilkerson serves as Director of the Contracting Office, overseeing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions to support mission-critical operations. In this leadership role, she ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), promotes transparency, and aligns procurement strategy with organizational objectives. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning construction, industrial maintenance, communications equipment, and facility services, with a strong emphasis on competitive bidding and efficient resource allocation. Her leadership guides the office in executing timely, lawful, and value-driven procurements that meet agency needs while upholding fiscal integrity and accountability. While specific contractor names are not available, Wilkerson’s office maintains a broad network of vendors across multiple sectors, fostering relationships with both large primes and small business subcontractors. Her team prioritizes open competition and vendor diversity, engaging firms capable of delivering complex technical services and infrastructure solutions. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous source selection criteria to ensure high-quality deliverables and contractor accountability. Wilkerson’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 86.1% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 8.3% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 5.6% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach demonstrates a commitment to socioeconomic goals without compromising competition, ensuring that eligible small, disadvantaged businesses have meaningful access to federal contracting opportunities. Her primary industry focus centers on Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), with significant activity in Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance (811310) and Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290). Additional procurement efforts include Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services (561740) and Metal Merchant Wholesaling (423510), indicating expertise in facility operations, maintenance, and supply chain logistics. Wilkerson’s technical domain knowledge spans infrastructure, industrial systems, and service-based procurement, enabling her to effectively evaluate technical proposals and manage complex contract requirements.