Elizabeth Wheeler

Elizabeth Wheeler serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Army, supporting the modernization of battlefield-ready technologies through strategic acquisitions in computer systems design and mission-critical engineering services. She plays a central role in advancing the Army’s scientific and technological capabilities by managing complex contracts for analytical systems, communications infrastructure, and test range modernization. Her acquisitions focus on integrating advanced software platforms, data analytics tools, and secure computing environments that enhance operational awareness and test and evaluation fidelity. She operates within the broader Department of Defense acquisition framework, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning contract outcomes with the Army’s strategic R&D priorities. Wheeler maintains consistent working relationships with leading defense and systems integration contractors, including Fluor Intercontinental, KBR Services, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Army Sustainment LLC. These partnerships are primarily performance-based, emphasizing technical innovation, systems integration, and lifecycle support for high-assurance computing environments. Her contracting approach favors established prime contractors with proven expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions for military test and evaluation domains. Wheeler’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on accessing the broadest possible pool of technical capability, prioritizing mission effectiveness and system interoperability over socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in her award patterns, she ensures all procurements adhere to FAR guidelines for fair competition and transparency. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), where she procures custom software development, modeling and simulation platforms, cybersecurity-integrated architectures, and real-time data processing systems. She specializes in acquisitions supporting advanced instrumentation, battlefield analytics, and digital range modernization, demonstrating deep technical fluency in defense computing environments and systems engineering disciplines.