Dawna Wright

Dawna Wright supports the strategic procurement mission of Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum (19AQMM) within the Department of State, managing complex acquisitions critical to the security and operational integrity of U.S. diplomatic facilities overseas. She oversees the acquisition of specialized technical services, security infrastructure, and facility-related systems essential to mission readiness, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and aligning contract awards with national security priorities. Her work directly enables the modernization and sustainment of diplomatic infrastructure, with a focus on high-reliability systems that support personnel safety and mission continuity in high-risk environments. Wright maintains consistent procurement relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including PBG Consulting, LLC, CGI Federal Inc., AMD International Technologies LLC, Pütz Security AG, and KADIAK LLC_DGI-ATI II LLC_Property & Environmental Management Inc. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in global security systems, IT modernization, and facility engineering services. Her contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical certification, and international compliance, often engaging firms with established track records in deploying solutions across complex diplomatic environments. Wright’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a deliberate focus on technical capability and mission-critical performance over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized, vendors must still meet stringent qualification and performance benchmarks to be selected. Her primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 327211 (Flat Glass Manufacturing), indicating a specialized demand for high-security glazing, blast-resistant windows, and fortified architectural glass systems used in embassy and consulate construction and retrofitting. This niche specialization underscores deep expertise in protective building materials and integrated facility hardening, positioning her as a key technical buyer within the Department of State’s global infrastructure modernization program.