Delvin C. Whitlock

Delvin C. Whitlock serves as a Contract Specialist within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where he manages the acquisition of professional services and technical support critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness. His portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), cybersecurity infrastructure, enterprise IT modernization, and mission-critical analytics. Whitlock ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in advanced technology and mission support. He handles complex contract actions ranging from indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles to single-award task orders, often requiring specialized technical evaluation and risk mitigation. Whitlock maintains strong working relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, reflecting a balanced approach between industry partners delivering specialized technical services and academic institutions providing research-driven solutions. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with vendors capable of delivering high-integrity, mission-critical support, particularly in cybersecurity and systems integration. He consistently engages with firms possessing relevant security clearances and technical certifications, ensuring contract performance meets stringent Air Force standards. Whitlock demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of his acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his awards remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a deliberate effort to foster competition and expand the defense industrial base. He actively leverages socioeconomic programs to enhance vendor diversity while maintaining mission effectiveness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS codes related to communications equipment manufacturing, audio and video systems, and information services, indicating a technical emphasis on secure communications infrastructure, data acquisition systems, and enterprise-level information management. Whitlock’s expertise spans the acquisition of both commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies and custom-engineered solutions, supporting the Air Force’s modernization goals in digital transformation and mission assurance.