Donald A Wadhams

Donald A. Wadhams serves as a Contract Specialist within the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that support the agency’s mission to sustain secure, modernized operational infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on IT modernization, systems integration, cybersecurity, and facility-related services critical to the delivery of social security benefits. His work ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the SSA’s strategic priorities in digital transformation and operational resilience. Wadhams maintains established relationships with key contractors including CA, Inc., Johnson Controls, Inc., East Coast Welding & Construction Co., Inc., and Colorid, LLC, reflecting a balanced mix of large-scale technology integrators, facility services providers, and specialized contractors. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, leveraging task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms to ensure agile responses to evolving operational needs. He consistently engages vendors with proven technical capabilities in mission-critical domains, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in accountability and compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wadhams prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over half of his acquisitions, alongside targeted HUBZone set-asides. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity by directing opportunities to small, disadvantaged, and community-based firms, reinforcing the SSA’s commitment to equitable procurement practices and socioeconomic goals. His primary NAICS focus areas include electrical and HVAC contracting (238210, 238220), security services (561612), and specialized equipment procurement (423410, 334512), demonstrating expertise in facility infrastructure, environmental control systems, and ancillary technical support services. Wadhams’ work bridges operational needs with technical procurement solutions, ensuring the SSA’s physical and digital environments remain secure, efficient, and resilient.