Kee-sha Eskridge

Kee-sha Eskridge serves as a Purchasing Agent, responsible for managing procurement activities and executing acquisitions to support the agency's operational requirements. In this role, they facilitate the acquisition of critical equipment and technical components necessary for the agency's mission. The agency's procurement landscape shows a strong preference for full and open competitions, with the vast majority of awards designated as no set-aside. While the office maintains a commitment to small business participation, the majority of its contracting activity is conducted through unrestricted solicitations. The agency demonstrates a focused commitment to small business engagement, with nearly ten percent of its procurement activity directed toward Total Small Business Set-Asides. Additional socioeconomic participation is evident through targeted awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone-certified firms. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in the manufacturing of precision components and instrumentation. The primary area of expertise involves the acquisition of ball and roller bearings, complemented by a significant focus on measuring and controlling device manufacturing. Additional technical procurement patterns include search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, as well as instruments for industrial process variables and totalizing fluid meters.