Hakim H Shakir

Hakim H. Shakir serves as a Contract Specialist with the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), a key procurement arm of the Defense Intelligence Agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, he manages the acquisition of mission-critical technical services that support classified intelligence operations, including systems analysis, real-time data exploitation, and custom software development for national security applications. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from requirements definition and market research to solicitation, evaluation, and award—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning procurements with the agency’s strategic intelligence objectives. He routinely handles complex, high-acuity contracts for advanced technical services requiring stringent security clearances and specialized technical expertise. Hakim collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including defense contractors, IT service providers, and engineering firms capable of delivering classified systems and analytical platforms. His working relationships emphasize vendors with proven experience in intelligence community environments, particularly those with TS/SCI clearances and experience in secure infrastructure development. He fosters long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate technical agility, compliance rigor, and the capacity to meet rapidly evolving mission needs in dynamic operational contexts. Hakim exhibits a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of his portfolio remains open to all competitors, he actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, ensuring equitable access to mission-critical contracts without compromising operational requirements. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 519190 (Other Information Services), reflecting demand for data analytics and intelligence support services, followed by commercial building construction (236220) for secure facility upgrades and computing infrastructure services (518210). He also frequently procures custom software development and specialized equipment leasing to sustain intelligence operations, demonstrating deep expertise in technical domains critical to modern defense intelligence missions.