Paula A Wilkison

Paula A. Wilkison serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement development and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and advancing mission-critical procurement objectives within her organization. She specializes in professional services contracts, particularly those involving scientific, technical, and management consulting, with a strong emphasis on transparent, competitive processes that align with statutory procurement integrity standards. While specific contractor names are not available, Wilkison maintains a consistent pattern of engaging with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers in the technical consulting and testing sectors. Her procurement approach fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance-based outcomes and clear statement of work definitions. She actively cultivates relationships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, results-driven services across complex technical domains, ensuring alignment with agency mission needs. Wilkison demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 57.1% of her awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize economic opportunity and innovation from small businesses, consistent with federal socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns show minimal reliance on open, unrestricted solicitations, underscoring a proactive effort to expand market access for small and emerging firms. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), and 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). She regularly acquires specialized consulting, analytical testing, and R&D support services, indicating deep expertise in technical and scientific domains requiring rigorous methodology, data integrity, and compliance with federal research standards.