ShaKiesha Donley

ShaKiesha Donley serves as a key procurement lead within the NNSA Non-MO Contracting Operations Division, supporting the Department of Energy’s national security mission by managing complex acquisitions for specialized technical, engineering, and scientific services critical to nuclear stewardship and defense infrastructure. She oversees the solicitation and award of contracts for advanced systems development, including high-performance computing, artificial intelligence applications, and facility modernization initiatives. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities that sustain the nuclear deterrent and enhance the resilience of the nation’s defense-related infrastructure. Donley maintains strategic relationships with leading contractors including BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, Anduril Industries, Inc., Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., Applied Engineering Services, Inc., and Qayaq Government Solutions LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on firms with deep expertise in nuclear systems, autonomous technologies, defense engineering, and government-scale IT solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and long-term vendor collaboration to meet the unique demands of classified and high-consequence national security programs. Her procurement portfolio is predominantly open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized nature of required capabilities. However, she consistently allocates 25% of opportunities as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a structured commitment to expanding small business participation in high-tech national security contracting without compromising mission requirements. Donley’s primary NAICS focus includes 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), 221114 (Solar Electric Power Generation), 423910 (Sporting and Recreational Goods Merchant Wholesalers), and 541330 (Engineering Services). These reflect a diverse yet targeted acquisition strategy spanning physical infrastructure, energy systems, and advanced engineering support—underscoring her expertise in procuring multidisciplinary solutions for complex national security environments.