Wendy L. Schlicher

Wendy L. Schlicher serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4800 633 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing complex acquisitions that sustain critical airfield and base infrastructure. Her work directly supports operational readiness by securing technical services, IT systems, and mission-enabling facilities. She routinely handles contract actions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13, with a focus on commercial item procurement, IT modernization, and facility support services. Schlicher’s portfolio emphasizes rapid acquisition cycles to meet dynamic Air Force requirements, ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities across installation environments. She maintains consistent working relationships with IMAGE BUSINESS INTERIORS LLC and NEXTGRADE INC, both of which provide specialized services in facility modernization and IT infrastructure support. These partnerships reflect a pattern of sustained collaboration with vendors capable of delivering integrated solutions for command, control, and communications environments. Schlicher prioritizes vendors with proven performance in secure, scalable, and interoperable systems, fostering long-term contractor engagement grounded in compliance and quality assurance. Schlicher demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 73.7% of her awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her procurement strategy consistently prioritizes small business participation, aligning with Department of the Air Force goals to expand vendor diversity and enhance resilience through decentralized supply chains. She actively leverages small business programs to source innovative solutions while maintaining rigorous performance standards. Her primary NAICS focus includes Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting expertise in procuring enterprise IT systems, software development, and network infrastructure. Notably, she also manages acquisitions under niche codes such as 711130 and 713990, indicating support for morale, welfare, and recreation services that contribute to personnel readiness. This blend of technical and human-centric procurement underscores a holistic approach to sustaining Air Force operations.