SSgt Daniel Wehnes

Daniel Wehnes serves as a key procurement professional within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the operational resilience of critical national security space infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical facilities, he oversees contracts for security services, utilities maintenance, and technical support systems essential to launch and test operations. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure modernization and force readiness, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with long-term mission sustainability goals. Wehnes maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure support, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance services, TECH O. R., LLC for technical maintenance, and KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics coordination. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in military-grade facility operations and secure site management. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term vendor engagement over transactional procurement cycles. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Wehnes directs 100% of his acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for economically disadvantaged and community-based firms. His contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility, reinforcing the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to socioeconomic diversity in defense contracting without reliance on specific subcategories like 8(a) or HUBZone, instead focusing on broad small business inclusion. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services) and 561210 (Facilities Support Services), reflecting deep expertise in physical security, perimeter control, facility maintenance, and environmental services tailored to high-security space operations. He procures specialized services including access control systems, utility infrastructure upkeep, hazardous material handling, and mission-critical custodial support—domain-specific capabilities essential to sustaining the operational tempo of national security space assets.