Wanda F Sledge

Wanda F. Sledge serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the Air Force’s operational readiness through the acquisition of professional and management development services. Her portfolio centers on securing high-value technical and administrative support to sustain mission-critical functions, with a primary focus on systems engineering, enterprise IT modernization, and cybersecurity infrastructure. Sledge manages full lifecycle procurements under FAR Part 12 and Part 15, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition standards while aligning contracts with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. She maintains enduring relationships with key contractors including SIGMATECH, INC. and PURDUE UNIVERSITY, partnering with organizations that deliver specialized training, technical assistance, and analytical services. These vendor relationships reflect a preference for institutions with proven expertise in workforce development, systems integration, and defense-oriented professional services. Sledge consistently engages these partners through competitive and non-competitive mechanisms to meet urgent mission needs while maintaining rigorous performance accountability. Sledge demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent application underscores her dedication to expanding economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem and ensuring that small businesses are integral to the Air Force’s talent and service infrastructure. Her procurement patterns reflect a strategic emphasis on socioeconomic equity, with no use of large business set-asides or unrestricted competitions. Her primary procurement focus is on NAICS 611430—Professional and Management Development Training—where she acquires customized workforce training, leadership development programs, and technical upskilling services essential to maintaining a highly skilled defense workforce. These contracts support the Air Force’s mission to cultivate advanced competencies in cybersecurity, data analytics, and enterprise systems management, ensuring personnel are equipped to operate in evolving technological environments.