Lakeisha Gamble

Lakeisha Gamble serves as a Contracting Officer for FA5703 386 Econs Lgc within the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing critical infrastructure capabilities to sustain expeditionary air operations. Her portfolio centers on the procurement of power generation systems, secure communications networks, and military construction services essential for operational readiness in austere and deployed environments. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations and mission-critical performance standards. Gamble’s work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain resilient airbase infrastructure under dynamic operational conditions. Gamble collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in defense-grade electrical and communications infrastructure, including firms with expertise in tactical power systems, fiber-optic network deployment, and expeditionary construction. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with vendors possessing proven experience in military-specific engineering standards and rapid-response logistics. Her contracting approach emphasizes technical proficiency, past performance, and the ability to operate in high-threat, low-infrastructure environments, fostering long-term partnerships with contractors who demonstrate adaptability and reliability. Gamble’s procurement patterns reflect a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions issued as no set-aside contracts. This reflects a mission-driven preference for maximizing technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains compliant with all federal small business participation requirements. Her approach prioritizes performance outcomes and mission urgency, ensuring the most qualified offerors—regardless of size or certification—are selected based on technical merit and operational suitability. Her primary specialization lies in NAICS 237130, Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, where she oversees complex projects involving underground cabling, mobile power plants, hardened communication hubs, and expeditionary grid integration. Gamble brings deep domain expertise in military construction standards, including UFC guidelines and Army Corps of Engineers specifications, ensuring all procurements meet stringent durability, security, and interoperability requirements for global airbase operations.