SPC Samantha Wheeler

SPC Samantha Wheeler serves as a key procurement specialist within the W7N9 USPFO Activity Wy Arng, supporting the Department of the Army’s mission to sustain garrison readiness through integrated logistical and facility services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on food service, lodging, administrative support, and facility maintenance operations critical to daily military life. Her role centers on executing compliant, efficient acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 19, ensuring seamless delivery of essential services to Army installations while aligning with strategic readiness objectives. She routinely handles task orders and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts to meet dynamic operational demands. Wheeler maintains strong, ongoing relationships with primary contractors SUPER-NATURAL EATS LLC and JACMEALS L.L.C., both of which provide mission-critical food service solutions. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military dining operations, while also fostering responsive, performance-based vendor partnerships grounded in quality assurance and compliance with military food safety standards. She consistently evaluates contractor performance through objective metrics and post-award surveillance to ensure service reliability and troop satisfaction. A strong advocate for small business participation, Wheeler directs over 57% of her acquisitions toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand economic opportunity within the defense supply chain. While no specific socioeconomic categories (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) dominate her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides demonstrates a foundational commitment to broad-based vendor inclusivity and competitive sourcing. Her primary NAICS focus includes 721110 (lodging services), 423490 (professional equipment wholesaling), 541519 (IT support services), 541611 (management consulting), and 621999 (miscellaneous ambulatory health care), indicating expertise in procuring a broad spectrum of garrison-enabling services. She specializes in acquisitions that bridge facility operations, administrative infrastructure, and quality-of-life support, ensuring installations remain fully functional and resilient under operational constraints.