Avalee J. Hawkins

Avalee Hawkins serves as a key procurement professional within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure across Air Force installations. Responsible for managing acquisitions related to facility construction, building systems integration, and operational support services, Hawkins ensures compliance with federal contracting standards while advancing mission-critical infrastructure resilience. Their portfolio primarily encompasses contracts for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and structural construction services across commercial, institutional, and industrial facility types, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to maintain mission-ready bases through reliable, code-compliant construction and maintenance solutions. Hawkins maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor delivering site development and construction services under long-term performance-based agreements. The procurement approach emphasizes performance outcomes and contractor reliability, fostering collaborative partnerships with firms capable of delivering complex, multi-trade integration projects under stringent military standards. Vendor engagement prioritizes technical competence, safety compliance, and schedule adherence, with a preference for contractors demonstrating proven experience in federal facility modernization. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Hawkins’ contracting strategy, with 77.8% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering small, locally-based firms to contribute to national defense infrastructure, aligning with broader Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. While no other specific set-aside categories are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a structured effort to broaden contractor diversity and enhance community economic impact. The primary NAICS focus areas include 813110 (Religious Organizations), 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), and several manufacturing categories such as 325199 and 333120, indicating a broad but intentional procurement scope that extends beyond traditional construction to include specialized equipment and infrastructure-supporting industrial systems. This reflects technical expertise in managing acquisitions that bridge civil engineering, building systems, and ancillary industrial supply chains essential to installation operations.