Tequilla N. Wheeler

Tequilla Wheeler serves as a Contract Specialist within Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), a critical support agency of the Department of Defense responsible for enabling enterprise-wide administrative and operational efficiency. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements, from requirements validation and market research to solicitation development, source selection, and contract award. Her portfolio primarily focuses on professional services that support DoD’s digital transformation and institutional modernization goals, including IT systems integration, management consulting, and technical support services. She ensures compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations while aligning acquisitions with WHS’s strategic priorities of resource optimization and mission enablement. Wheeler maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of established contractors, including CLARITY INNOVATIONS LLC, CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC, SIGNATURE RENOVATIONS LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, and GUIDEHOUSE INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced, high-capacity vendors capable of delivering specialized administrative, technical, and consulting services at scale. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous evaluation criteria to ensure mission readiness and accountability. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 93.5% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a focus on broad market access and mission-critical capability. While small business participation is limited to 6.5% of awards, primarily under Total Small Business Set-Asides (FAR 19.5), she remains attentive to socioeconomic program eligibility and ensures equitable opportunity where appropriate. Wheeler’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), reflecting her expertise in IT modernization, systems support, and enterprise management consulting. She also oversees acquisitions in electronic computer manufacturing and specialized technical services, demonstrating a technical acumen across both digital infrastructure and institutional support domains.