Willie M. Jefferson

Willie M. Jefferson serves as a Contract Specialist at the W39L USA Readiness Center under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that directly support military readiness and infrastructure sustainment. He manages a diverse portfolio of professional services acquisitions, primarily focused on engineering, technical consulting, and workforce development training. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts in compliance with FAR regulations, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission to modernize command and control systems and enhance operational training capabilities through expert-led solutions. Jefferson maintains a strong working relationship with KPH Construction Corp, a primary contractor delivering construction-related professional services critical to facility sustainment and readiness infrastructure. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in military-support environments, fostering long-term partnerships built on performance reliability and compliance with defense-specific standards. He actively collaborates with contractors to ensure deliverables meet stringent operational requirements while maintaining accountability throughout the contract lifecycle. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 80% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting a focus on technical merit and mission-critical capability. However, he consistently allocates 20% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business participation within the defense services sector. While not focused on 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his portfolio supports a broad base of qualified small firms capable of delivering high-value professional services. Jefferson’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), which constitutes 60% of his activity, encompassing civil, electrical, and systems engineering for military facilities. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541990 (Other Professional Services) and NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting a technical domain expertise in readiness planning, infrastructure modernization, and leadership development for Army personnel.