Kelli Dawkins

Kelli Dawkins serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions, from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing the agency’s mission through efficient and transparent contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily encompasses food processing and agricultural supply contracts, with a focus on securing high-quality, domestically produced food commodities. Dawkins works closely with program stakeholders to align acquisition strategies with operational needs, ensuring that all procurements meet technical specifications and regulatory standards. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Dawkins regularly engages with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in food manufacturing and processing, including both large-scale processors and small business suppliers. Her contracting approach emphasizes fairness, competition, and adherence to procurement integrity standards, fostering long-term vendor partnerships built on reliability and performance compliance. Dawkins maintains a strong commitment to full and open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic preference for maximizing market participation and ensuring broad vendor access, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. Her approach prioritizes value, quality, and supply chain resilience over socioeconomic preferences, while still maintaining full compliance with all applicable small business statutes. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 311615 (Poultry Processing) and 311211 (Flour Milling), indicating deep expertise in the agricultural food manufacturing sector. She procures raw and processed poultry products, milled flour, and related food inputs used in institutional feeding programs. Dawkins brings specialized knowledge of food safety standards, packaging requirements, and cold chain logistics, making her a key resource in securing safe, consistent, and compliant food supplies for federal operations.