Joshua K. Wells

Joshua K. Wells serves as a key procurement lead within Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), overseeing acquisitions that directly support the readiness and tactical proficiency of elite special operations forces. His work centers on securing specialized education, training, and technical services essential to maintaining combat-ready personnel, with a primary focus on mission-critical instruction and workforce development programs. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts under the U.S. Special Operations Command, ensuring alignment with operational requirements in tactical skills, technical certification, and operational sustainment. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with the agency’s mission to enhance force effectiveness through targeted, high-quality training and support solutions. Wells maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including GovLink LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., GO GREEN HOME STAGING AND REDESIGN, LLC, and GIVENCHY COMMONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a mix of specialized instructional providers, technical service firms, and niche vendors capable of delivering tailored training environments and operational support systems. His procurement approach favors established contractors with proven experience in defense-sector training delivery and mission-specific logistics, fostering reliable, repeat engagements grounded in performance history and compliance with SOF standards. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 78.6% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.3% of awards to total small business set-asides and 7.1% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and socioeconomic objectives under FAR Part 19. The overwhelming majority of his acquisitions—76.2%—fall under NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction), reflecting a deep specialization in tactical instruction, combat skills training, and specialized certification programs. Additional procurements in security systems services and professional technical services further underscore his domain expertise in mission-enabling education and operational support technologies.