Dawn Wilkins

Dawn R. Wilkins serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurements within her agency, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and promoting efficient, transparent contracting practices. She specializes in technical services acquisitions, particularly in information technology and professional consulting domains, and plays a critical role in aligning procurement strategy with operational mission needs. Her work involves drafting solicitation documents, conducting market research, evaluating proposals, and negotiating contract terms to secure high-quality services while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory integrity. While specific contractor names are not available, Dawn routinely engages with a broad spectrum of vendors, including large systems integrators, niche IT consultants, and small businesses offering specialized technical expertise. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development. She fosters collaborative relationships with industry partners to ensure solutions meet evolving technological and operational requirements. Dawn’s set-aside preferences are heavily skewed toward open competition, with 85.7% of her awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. When set-asides are utilized, they most frequently benefit Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Total Small Business concerns under FAR 19.5, each accounting for approximately 7% and 3.6% of awards, respectively. This reflects a measured, compliance-driven approach to small business participation, prioritizing competition while strategically leveraging socioeconomic programs where appropriate to broaden vendor participation. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), which constitutes over half of her portfolio, followed by other computer-related services and software publishing. She consistently acquires IT consulting, systems integration, custom software development, and management consulting services, demonstrating deep expertise in the federal IT services market. Dawn’s technical domain knowledge spans enterprise architecture, cybersecurity support, and digital transformation initiatives, positioning her as a trusted advisor in complex technology acquisitions.