Gina M. Wheatley

Gina M. Wheatley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Incident Support Section (ISS70) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where she plays a critical role in enabling rapid, scalable response and recovery operations during domestic emergencies. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for mission-critical services that sustain operational continuity in austere environments, including lodging, facilities support, and technical infrastructure. Her work directly supports FEMA’s mandate to ensure public safety and survivor assistance by securing timely, compliant, and mission-aligned contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Wheatley collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, primarily in hospitality, facilities management, and IT infrastructure sectors, to deliver essential services during disaster response. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with service providers capable of rapid mobilization, scalable capacity, and compliance with federal emergency response standards. She fosters partnerships with firms experienced in deploying resources under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions, ensuring seamless integration with federal incident management systems. Her contracting approach demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 31.3% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She prioritizes socioeconomic programs that expand opportunities for small businesses, aligning with FEMA’s broader goals to enhance diversity in the emergency response supply chain. While no specific set-aside categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, her portfolio consistently channels opportunities to small businesses capable of meeting urgent operational needs. Wheatley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting the critical need for temporary lodging for responders and displaced populations. She also procures facilities support services, commercial equipment maintenance, data infrastructure, and management consulting services—all vital to sustaining incident operations. Her technical expertise centers on logistics-enabled procurement, ensuring that contracted services meet the unique demands of disaster-affected environments.