Dawn R. Anthony

Dawn R. Anthony serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson, a Department of the Army installation support unit under the Department of Defense. Responsible for managing facility services contracts, she ensures the operational readiness of military infrastructure through the acquisition of mission-critical support services. Her portfolio centers on security systems and protective services, aligning with the agency’s mandate to maintain secure, functional environments for personnel and operations. She oversees the full lifecycle of solicitations, from requirement validation to contract award and administration, with a consistent focus on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and installation-specific operational needs. Anthony maintains a tightly focused contractor relationship with the South Carolina Commission for the Blind and Guardian South Termite and Pest Control, LLC, reflecting a preference for specialized, niche vendors capable of delivering integrated security and environmental maintenance solutions. Her contracting patterns emphasize long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in physical security systems, access control, surveillance, and pest mitigation services. These relationships are cultivated through structured, transparent procurement processes that prioritize reliability, compliance, and mission alignment over volume or scale. Her procurement strategy is fully aligned with small business set-aside requirements, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This unwavering commitment ensures maximum participation by small businesses, fostering economic opportunity while maintaining high standards of service delivery. She consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand the vendor base and enhance competition among qualified small firms, reinforcing the agency’s broader goals of equity and resilience in its supply chain. Anthony’s technical expertise is concentrated in NAICS 561621, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), encompassing the procurement of integrated surveillance, intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and perimeter security systems. She specializes in acquiring turnkey security solutions that meet DoD physical security standards, ensuring installations remain protected against evolving threats while maintaining interoperability with existing defense infrastructure.