Wesley M. Whisner

Wesley M. Whisner serves as a Contract Specialist within the U.S. Coast Guard’s LOG-9 office (70Z084), responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions that sustain shore-based infrastructure and mission-critical operational support. He executes complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, focusing on construction, engineering, and facility services essential to maintaining habitable, secure, and mission-ready Coast Guard installations nationwide. His portfolio encompasses competitive solicitations, contract modifications, and post-award administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while aligning procurements with the Coast Guard’s strategic priorities in maritime and coastal operations. Whisner maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including GILMAN CORPORATION THE, FRONTLINE ENTERPRISES LLC, ISN ALLIANCE LLC, S3 SOLUTIONS ONE LLC, and FAZTEC INDUSTRIES INC. These vendors are frequently engaged for construction, electrical systems, and engineering services, reflecting a pattern of repeat engagements grounded in proven performance and technical reliability. His approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships built on accountability, compliance, and timely delivery of mission-critical infrastructure solutions. A strong advocate for socioeconomic contracting, Whisner prioritizes small business participation, with 80% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small businesses across the procurement spectrum, fostering a diverse supplier base while ensuring competitive pricing and innovative solutions. His contracting patterns consistently align with federal goals to enhance small business access to government contracts. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), followed by engineering services (541330), highway and bridge construction (237310), and electrical contracting (238210). He specializes in acquisitions involving facility modernization, structural upgrades, and utility system integration, demonstrating deep technical familiarity with construction standards, building codes, and infrastructure resilience requirements critical to Coast Guard operations.