Jessica Wheeler

Jessica Wheeler supports the procurement mission of the FA3029 71st Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron under the Department of the Air Force, managing acquisition activities focused on facility sustainment, modernization, and mission-critical infrastructure development. She oversees the planning and execution of construction and specialty trade contracts essential to maintaining operational readiness at Air Force installations, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and mission-aligned infrastructure standards. Her portfolio primarily includes firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for building construction and specialty trade services, with an emphasis on timely delivery of safe, code-compliant, and energy-efficient facilities. Wheeler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TERRA CONSTRUCTION, LLC, WALDROP CONSTRUCTION INC, ISCANI INDUSTRIES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and CASCO INDUSTRIES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established small businesses with proven track records in military facility construction and specialized trade execution. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous contract administration, and collaborative vendor engagement to meet stringent Air Force operational timelines and safety requirements. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Wheeler consistently prioritizes small business participation, with over two-thirds of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5 and nearly one-third designated for HUBZone-certified firms. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and leverage the agility and specialized capabilities of small, community-based contractors in delivering critical infrastructure services. Her technical expertise centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) and 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), reflecting deep familiarity with structural, mechanical, electrical, and site development services. She procures a range of construction-related services including facility upgrades, HVAC system replacements, roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems integration—ensuring installations remain mission-ready and compliant with DoD and AFCEC standards.