Michael R. Wedekind

Michael R. Wedekind serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical educational support services and infrastructure-related procurements. Responsible for ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations, he executes competitive solicitations that align with DoDEA’s mission to deliver high-quality K-12 education to military-connected students worldwide. His portfolio includes a diverse range of acquisitions—from instructional materials and facility enhancements to administrative and operational support services—often involving complex logistical coordination across global and domestic school sites. Wedekind maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including AMD International Technologies LLC, CoreTech Consulting Inc., Effective Communication Strategies LLC, Residential Enhancements, Inc., and FGI Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms capable of delivering specialized educational support, facility improvements, and communication solutions tailored to DoDEA’s unique operational environment. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and vendor accountability to ensure service quality across geographically dispersed installations. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted (72.2%), Wedekind demonstrates a measurable commitment to small business participation, with over 27% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5 and HUBZone programs. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect DoDEA’s broader goals of fostering equitable opportunity, with HUBZone firms receiving targeted consideration for projects requiring local presence and community engagement. His primary NAICS focus areas include Educational Support Services (611710), Sign Manufacturing (339950), and Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920), indicating a specialization in procurement for academic infrastructure, student engagement resources, and school facility enhancements. He routinely sources products and services that directly support curriculum delivery, student safety, and operational readiness in DoDEA’s globally distributed school system.