Avalee Hawkins

Avalee Hawkins serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4528 5 Cons unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize critical infrastructure at Air Force installations. Their work centers on facility construction, building systems integration, and operational support services, with a focus on electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing systems, as well as structural construction for commercial and industrial facilities. Hawkins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to enhance installation readiness and resilience through timely, high-quality construction and maintenance contracts. Hawkins maintains a strong working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for site development and facility upgrades. The procurement approach emphasizes collaborative vendor partnerships, favoring firms with demonstrated expertise in integrated building systems and infrastructure rehabilitation. Contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based service delivery, with an emphasis on contractors capable of delivering turnkey solutions across multiple trades. A pronounced commitment to small business participation is evident in Hawkins’ contracting strategy, with 80% of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate effort to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, ensuring broad vendor engagement and fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base aligned with Department of the Air Force socioeconomic goals. The procurement portfolio is concentrated in four primary NAICS categories: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) for niche construction services, 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) for equipment procurement, 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)—indicative of medical facility support needs—and 562910 (Remediation Services) for environmental cleanup and hazardous material abatement. Hawkins’ expertise spans technical domains requiring precision in building systems integration, environmental compliance, and mission-critical infrastructure modernization.