Dawn M Sunkins

Dawn M. Sunkins serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk), where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain U.S. Navy operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of complex contracts for engineering, logistics, and maintenance services essential to fleet sustainment, with a focus on ship repair, communications infrastructure, and customized software solutions. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic imperative to maintain maritime superiority through reliable technical capabilities and workforce development, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense procurement standards. Sunkins maintains established relationships with a diverse set of contractors, including OBSIDIAN GLOBAL, LLC for logistics support, DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP for advisory and systems integration services, ADVANIA ISLAND EHF. for specialized technical solutions, COMPLETE PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS, INC. for aviation-related equipment, and Computational Physics Inc. for advanced modeling and simulation tools. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering partnerships with both large primes and niche technical providers capable of delivering mission-specific capabilities under stringent naval requirements. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted acquisitions, with 88.9% of contracts awarded without set-asides, indicating a focus on mission urgency and technical specificity over socioeconomic preferences. Nevertheless, she consistently allocates 11.1% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but active commitment to small business participation in support of naval sustainment objectives. Sunkins’ primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), accounting for 43.5% of her portfolio, followed by 334220 (Radio and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services). She specializes in acquiring advanced maritime maintenance systems, secure communications hardware, and tailored software applications that enhance fleet operational efficiency and digital interoperability across naval platforms.