Wanda Harner

Wanda Harner serves as a Contract Specialist with the W6QK Acc-apg Cont Ct Wash Ofc under the Department of the Army, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing critical C5ISR capabilities for land and expeditionary forces. She manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for advanced electro-optic/infrared sensor systems, precision navigation and guidance technologies, and ruggedized power generation solutions. Her work directly supports the modernization of battlefield situational awareness systems, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical hardware and software through compliant, risk-managed contracting processes under FAR and DFARS guidelines. Harner maintains a consistent working relationship with Cummins Power Generation Inc., a key provider of ruggedized power systems essential to expeditionary operations. Her contractor engagement pattern reflects a preference for established defense-industrial base vendors with proven technical expertise in harsh-environment engineering, while also fostering partnerships with specialized firms capable of delivering integrated C5ISR subsystems. She prioritizes reliability, technical compliance, and supply chain resilience in vendor selection. Her contracting portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 90% of awards issued without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature and national security sensitivity of the acquisitions. However, she actively supports small business participation through a consistent 10% allocation to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach between mission necessity and socioeconomic objectives. Harner’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541715 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), where she sources cutting-edge sensor and guidance technologies, followed by NAICS 541930 for mission-critical translation and interpretation services supporting multilingual operational environments. She also procures computer and peripheral equipment through NAICS 423430 and engineering services via NAICS 541330, underscoring her expertise in integrated systems acquisition across defense electronics, ruggedized computing, and applied engineering domains.