LaKeisha Hawkins

LaKeisha Hawkins serves as a Contracting Officer within the GSA/FAS Center for IT Schedule Program, where she plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s mission to deliver streamlined, pre-vetted procurement pathways for mission-critical information technology services. She manages the acquisition of complex IT infrastructure and managed services under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting agency-wide digital transformation initiatives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses telecommunications, cloud-enabled platforms, and managed computing services, with a focus on scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that enhance federal network modernization and cybersecurity resilience. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available data, Hawkins maintains consistent relationships with a broad spectrum of IT service providers, including large systems integrators and specialized technology vendors capable of delivering compliant, high-performance solutions under IT Schedule contracts. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous technical evaluation, and adherence to federal standards such as FISMA and NIST guidelines, fostering partnerships with vendors who demonstrate proven capability in delivering secure, scalable IT infrastructure. Hawkins’ contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions conducted without set-aside designations. This indicates a strategic focus on maximizing competition and value through broad market engagement rather than socioeconomic set-asides, though she remains compliant with all small business participation goals and actively considers qualified small businesses within the competitive landscape. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 517919 (Other Telecommunications Services) and 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), underscoring her expertise in managed network services, IT consulting, cloud migration, and systems integration. She routinely evaluates proposals for advanced telecommunications infrastructure, managed security services, and custom software development, demonstrating deep technical fluency in federal IT modernization priorities.