Lakesia H. Dawson

Lakesia H. Dawson serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirements validation and market research to contract award and administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) while advancing mission-critical procurement objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses technical and engineering services, as well as specialized instrumentation systems, supporting complex operational capabilities in defense, aerospace, and scientific research domains. Dawson routinely handles competitive sealed bidding, negotiated procurements, and small business set-asides, emphasizing transparency, fairness, and regulatory integrity throughout the acquisition process. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors specializing in precision instrument manufacturing, aerospace components, and engineering services. She fosters collaborative relationships with both large prime contractors and small business subcontractors, ensuring robust competition and technical innovation. Her approach emphasizes vendor performance accountability, contract risk mitigation, and adherence to technical specifications, supporting mission readiness through reliable and high-integrity procurement outcomes. Dawson demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with 81.8% of her acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions without set-asides, while actively leveraging small business opportunities. She regularly utilizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and has a documented preference for 8(a) competed contracts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to promote equitable access for disadvantaged businesses. Her contracting patterns align with federal goals to expand small business participation without compromising competition or mission needs. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and 541330 (Engineering Services), each accounting for 31.8% of her portfolio. She also procures specialized aerospace systems under NAICS 334511, 336411, and 336413, indicating deep expertise in avionics, navigation instrumentation, and aircraft subsystems. Dawson’s technical acumen supports the acquisition of high-precision, mission-critical hardware and engineering solutions for government applications requiring stringent performance standards.