Dawn T. Gresham

Dawn T. Gresham serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across a diverse portfolio of services, primarily supporting research, education, and management consulting functions. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while promoting efficient, transparent, and competitive procurement processes. Her work typically involves soliciting and awarding contracts for professional services, including social science research, accounting support, and institutional services, often through sealed bidding and negotiated procedures under FAR Part 15. Gresham’s acquisitions are designed to meet mission-critical needs while aligning with broader government objectives for efficiency and socioeconomic equity. While specific contractor relationships are not publicly enumerated, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a broad base of vendors, including small businesses and specialized service providers. She fosters partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality analytical, educational, and operational support services, often through competitive solicitations that emphasize technical merit and past performance. Her approach reflects a balanced emphasis on open competition and targeted set-asides, encouraging both established contractors and emerging small business participants to compete for federal opportunities. Gresham demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-third of her awards designated for socioeconomic programs—specifically, equal portions allocated to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 8(a) competed contracts. The majority of her acquisitions remain open to all competitors, reflecting a preference for broad market access, yet she actively leverages set-aside authorities to foster inclusion and economic opportunity for disadvantaged businesses. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541720 (social sciences and humanities research), 541618 (management consulting), 611310 (higher education services), 541219 (accounting services), and 812930 (parking facility operations). This diverse portfolio underscores her expertise in procuring both intellectual and operational services, with a clear emphasis on knowledge-based solutions and institutional support functions.