Joquita Wheeler

Joquita Wheeler serves as a Contracting Officer, where she is responsible for managing the procurement process and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, she ensures that contracting activities are conducted in accordance with federal regulations and agency requirements. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a primary reliance on full and open competitions, with no set-aside designations applied to the majority of acquisitions. However, there is a documented commitment to small business participation, with a portion of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides. The procurement focus is heavily weighted toward specialized manufacturing and technical services. Primary areas of expertise include aircraft manufacturing and boat building, alongside engineering services. Additionally, the portfolio includes acquisitions for communications equipment manufacturing and the procurement of saw blades and hand tools.