Kenneth J Hawkins

Kenneth J. Hawkins serves as a Contracting Specialist at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, where he manages procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on acquiring integrated security systems, communications hardware, audiovisual equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure. Hawkins ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with the agency’s mission to support air operations through reliable, secure, and technologically advanced systems. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with vendors such as ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., primarily engaging them for environmental compliance, hazardous material handling, and specialized facility support services. His working relationships reflect a preference for niche contractors with proven technical capabilities in niche domains, often requiring specialized certifications or site-specific operational knowledge. Hawkins prioritizes vendor reliability, regulatory adherence, and performance history in his source selection processes. Hawkins demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 74.3% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He frequently utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote veteran and economically disadvantaged enterprise participation. His contracting patterns align with Department of Defense goals to broaden the supplier base and enhance resilience through diverse small business engagement. His primary NAICS focus includes 562991 (septic tank and related services), 511210 (software publishers), and 813110 (religious organizations), indicating a broad but mission-aligned scope that includes environmental infrastructure, software-enabled communications tools, and facility support services. While some classifications appear atypical for a military installation, they reflect specialized, low-volume procurements tied to unique facility operations. Hawkins’ expertise lies in navigating complex technical requirements within constrained budgets while ensuring compliance, competition, and mission alignment.