LaKeisha N. Gamble

LaKeisha N. Gamble serves as a Contract Specialist with FA4814 6 Cons Pk under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain operational readiness across garrisoned and deployed environments. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on services and equipment essential to personnel readiness, communications infrastructure, and base sustainment. She routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 authorities, ensuring compliance with defense-specific requirements while aligning with strategic Air Force priorities in IT modernization and logistical resilience. Ms. Gamble maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including SUPPLYCORE LLC, CYBERPROTEX, LLC, and Liberty Communications, Inc., which provide specialized communications, cybersecurity, and facility support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering secure, scalable solutions under dynamic operational conditions. She also engages with niche providers such as MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL INC and AADS OFFICE SOLUTIONS INT'L LLC to meet unique cultural, administrative, and office support needs across Air Force installations. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Ms. Gamble exclusively utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5, ensuring that all procurements are reserved for small business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic programs, with a consistent preference for small businesses across all categories, enabling broad access to federal opportunities within her portfolio. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 713990 (recreational and entertainment services), 423490 (professional equipment wholesaling), and 333112 (lawn and garden equipment manufacturing), reflecting a diverse mix of support services and specialized equipment tailored to morale, wellness, and facility maintenance. This unique blend underscores her expertise in procuring non-traditional yet mission-enabling goods and services critical to sustaining Air Force quality of life and operational environments.