Gina Wheatley

Gina Wheatley serves as a Contracting Officer for Region 6: Emergency Preparedness A within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. In this role, she is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisition programs critical to disaster response and recovery operations, including the procurement of temporary infrastructure, logistical support, and essential services to stabilize affected communities. Her portfolio emphasizes rapid-turnaround contracts aligned with mission-critical operational readiness, ensuring timely delivery of resources during emergencies. She handles a diverse range of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 14, often utilizing simplified acquisition procedures to meet urgent operational needs while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement regulations. Gina cultivates strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of vendors capable of delivering essential services under high-pressure conditions. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with firms experienced in emergency response logistics, sanitation infrastructure, and medical support services. Her working relationships are characterized by flexibility and adaptability, prioritizing vendors with proven capabilities in surge capacity, rapid mobilization, and compliance with federal safety and operational standards. She fosters long-term vendor engagement through clear performance expectations and proactive communication, ensuring accountability and mission alignment. Gina demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 16.7% of her acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open competition, she actively encourages small business eligibility and ensures socioeconomic programs are appropriately considered during market research and solicitation development. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to efficiency and equitable opportunity, consistently evaluating vendor capabilities while promoting access for qualified small businesses. Her primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 541930 (Translation and Interpretation Services), supporting multilingual communication during emergencies, followed by 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) for temporary facility infrastructure, 621910 (Ambulance Services) for medical evacuation support, and 311514 (Dry, Condensed, and Evaporated Dairy Product Manufacturing) for nutritionally fortified emergency rations. This unique blend reflects her specialized expertise in procuring both life-sustaining and mission-enabling services for high-risk, high-tempo disaster environments.