Marcus Whaley

Marcus Whaley serves as a Contracts Specialist within the Commander (M00264), under the Department of the Navy, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain and modernize naval warfighting capabilities. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on systems engineering, command and control modernization, tactical computing, and mission support services, ensuring alignment with operational readiness priorities. His work directly supports the integration of cyber-enabled decision systems, advanced sensor platforms, and armored vehicle technologies, requiring deep technical acumen and strict adherence to federal acquisition regulations. Whaley specializes in complex service-based procurements that demand rigorous requirements definition, source selection, and contract administration to meet evolving naval operational needs. Whaley maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of specialized contractors including GOLDBELT HAWK L.L.C., ALEX-ALTERNATIVE EXPERTS, LLC, TNDA TECHNOLOGIES INC., BC MARKET SOLUTIONS LLC, and BIOSPACE, INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for their expertise in systems integration, technical consulting, and mission-specific engineering support. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established performers with proven capabilities in defense-related domains, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and performance-based service contracts to ensure agility and accountability across mission cycles. While the majority of his acquisitions—72.7%—are conducted without set-asides, Whaley maintains a strong commitment to small business participation, with 13.6% of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides and another 13.6% reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. This balanced approach reflects a deliberate effort to foster competition while ensuring access to niche capabilities only small firms can provide. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 541330 (Engineering Services), and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting), with additional activity in 339920 and 332994 for specialized ordnance and tactical equipment. Whaley’s expertise lies in procuring high-integrity technical services that bridge systems engineering, operational analysis, and defense manufacturing to advance naval superiority.