Deyonna R Poke

Deyonna R. Poke serves as a key procurement professional within the W2R2 Construction Engineering Labor agency under the Department of the Army, supporting the development and acquisition of advanced engineering research capabilities. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on high-precision measurement systems, laboratory instrumentation, and technical research services critical to enhancing the durability and performance of military infrastructure under extreme operational conditions. Her work directly enables the agency’s mission to innovate through cutting-edge engineering solutions, ensuring that procurement strategies align with technical requirements for resilience, accuracy, and field deployability. Poke maintains strong working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including L1 Enterprises Incorporated, Interphase Materials, Inc., and leading research institutions such as the University of Hawaii and the University of Illinois. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in analytical instrumentation, polymer-based engineering materials, and applied physical sciences research. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical collaboration, often involving pre-solicitation engagement and performance-based acquisition methods to ensure deliverables meet stringent military standards. Her procurement patterns show a strong emphasis on open competition, with over 60% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, yet she consistently supports small business participation, allocating nearly 37% of awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and approximately 2% to 8(a) competed contracts. This balanced approach ensures access to innovative capabilities while fostering a competitive small business ecosystem aligned with DoD socioeconomic goals. Her primary NAICS focus areas include analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing (334516), research and development in physical and engineering sciences (541715), and specialized plastics product manufacturing (326199). These reflect a deep technical specialization in the procurement of precision measurement devices, engineered polymer components, and applied R&D services essential to military construction and materials testing.