Jennifer Wheelis

Jennifer Wheelis serves as a secondary contracting professional within the W075 Endist Sacramento office of the Department of the Army, supporting the acquisition and management of critical infrastructure and installation support services across the Western United States. She contributes to the agency’s mission of sustaining military readiness through the procurement of heavy civil engineering, environmental compliance, and facility lifecycle management contracts. Her work primarily involves executing and administering complex construction and engineering acquisitions under FAR Part 36, ensuring alignment with Army installation modernization priorities and federal sustainability mandates. Wheelis maintains established working relationships with core contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC, all of which possess proven capabilities in heavy civil construction and remote site development. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, regionally rooted vendors with demonstrated expertise in challenging Western U.S. environments, including rugged terrain and sensitive ecological zones. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, performance history, and compliance with federal construction standards. Her contracting patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 70.5% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. Nevertheless, she actively supports small business participation, consistently awarding 20.4% of contracts under Total Small Business Set-Asides and 6.8% under 8(a) competed programs, with modest but intentional use of HUBZone set-asides. This reflects a balanced commitment to both competition and socioeconomic objectives under FAR 19. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), encompassing earthwork, grading, and site preparation for military installations. Secondary emphasis is placed on 237130 (power and communication line construction) and 237110 (water and sewer infrastructure), demonstrating technical expertise in utility integration and environmental infrastructure. She routinely manages acquisitions requiring compliance with NEPA, RCRA, and Army Corps of Engineers standards, ensuring mission-critical facilities meet operational and regulatory requirements.