TSgt Mark Wheeler

TSgt Mark Wheeler serves as a key procurement professional within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the operational resilience of national security space launch and test infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and technical support contracts essential to sustaining critical facilities, utilities, and security systems. His acquisitions focus on mission-critical infrastructure modernization, including specialized trade services, environmental compliance, and logistics support, ensuring the readiness of space operations environments. Wheeler operates within the Department of the Air Force’s contracting framework, aligning procurements with strategic infrastructure priorities and federal acquisition regulations. He maintains consistent relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and facility upgrades, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental health services, TECH O. R., LLC for technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for transportation logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for specialized equipment and supply chain solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based vendor partnerships that deliver reliable, mission-aligned outcomes under tight operational timelines. Wheeler demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 71% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation. He frequently utilizes 8(a) competed set-asides, supporting disadvantaged business enterprises while maintaining competitive rigor. His procurement approach emphasizes equitable access and capacity building within the small business community. His primary NAICS focus includes 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 335311 (Power and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), indicating deep engagement with facility systems, utility infrastructure, and mission-critical electrical components. He also procures specialized technical services tied to facility automation and environmental controls, demonstrating expertise in the intersection of defense infrastructure and engineered systems.