Tracey Wilder

Tracey Wilder serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), where she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions supporting K-12 educational services for military-connected students worldwide. Her responsibilities include solicitation development, source selection, contract negotiation, and post-award administration for a diverse portfolio of academic and operational support contracts. She plays a critical role in aligning acquisition strategies with DoDEA’s mission to deliver equitable, high-quality education across globally dispersed installations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DoD acquisition policies. Wilder 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 primarily involve educational technology solutions, curriculum development support, communication services, and facility-related enhancements. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable service delivery in mission-critical environments. Wilder’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued without set-asides. While she does not routinely utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her focus remains on achieving best value through competitive solicitation practices and rigorous evaluation criteria, ensuring alignment with DoDEA’s operational needs and federal acquisition priorities. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 511130 (Publishing of Educational Materials), 611710 (Educational Support Services), and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), reflecting expertise in instructional content development, student support systems, and technology-enabled learning platforms. She also procures related services in hospitality and media distribution to support school community infrastructure, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the unique logistical demands of DoD-affiliated educational environments.