Markita Wade

Markita Wade supports the Maritime Administration’s mission by managing critical procurement activities that sustain the nation’s maritime infrastructure and National Defense Reserve Fleet readiness. Though her official title is not listed, her role centers on executing strategic acquisitions aligned with the agency’s operational needs, particularly in technical services and facility support. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning consulting, maintenance, and specialized engineering services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic priorities in vessel modernization and workforce development. Wade maintains a consistent working relationship with CONNECTA SATELLITE SOLUTIONS LLC, indicating a focus on advanced communications and maritime connectivity solutions. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for long-term, mission-critical vendor partnerships that support secure, reliable maritime operations, often involving niche technical providers capable of delivering specialized systems for fleet support and training infrastructure. Her procurement strategy strongly emphasizes small business participation, with 77.8% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, actively channeling opportunities to small businesses across multiple categories, including those certified under 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, even when not explicitly mandated. Wade’s primary NAICS focus areas include Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Engineering Services (541330), and specialized construction trades such as Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning (238220), as well as Painting and Wall Covering (238320). These reflect a balanced approach to procuring both technical advisory services and facility maintenance capabilities essential to sustaining maritime training sites and fleet support infrastructure. Her expertise lies in bridging operational requirements with compliant, mission-ready contracting solutions across diverse technical domains.