Lakiesha R. Hawkins

Lakiesha R. Hawkins is a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions across defense and federal support sectors, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and mission-critical delivery standards. She oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—focusing on high-impact technical and operational requirements. Her portfolio centers on specialized manufacturing, training services, and facility support solutions, aligning procurement activities with strategic agency objectives and regulatory frameworks under the FAR. While specific contractor names are not available, Hawkins maintains a broad network of vendors spanning aerospace components, industrial equipment, and professional services firms. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market opportunities, with a balanced engagement of both large-capability contractors and small businesses. She fosters collaborative relationships with vendors capable of delivering customized, high-integrity solutions, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and contract compliance. Hawkins demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 24% of her acquisitions set aside for Total Small Business concerns under FAR 19.5. Though no other socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB are prominent in her portfolio, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access and foster competition among qualified small firms, in alignment with federal socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing), reflecting expertise in defense and industrial infrastructure systems. She also regularly procures professional training services under 611430 and custom software development under 541511, indicating a technical domain spanning aerospace engineering, facility automation, and workforce development. Janitorial services under 561720 round out her portfolio, underscoring her ability to manage diverse operational support requirements.