Lakisha N. Holston

Lakisha N. Holston serves as a Contract Administrator for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and operational readiness projects at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and administering contracts for security systems, communications equipment, and facility maintenance services that directly support command, control, and communications (C3) capabilities essential to air operations. She ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement activities with the agency’s mission to sustain high-readiness military infrastructure. Holston maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering with vendors who deliver specialized environmental, chemical, and materials management services. Her procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term collaborations with firms capable of meeting stringent DoD operational standards. She demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over half of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and a significant portion allocated to SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) under FAR 19.15. Her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand socioeconomic opportunities while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors), 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), and 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), indicating expertise in facility infrastructure, environmental services, and fuel system maintenance. She also manages acquisitions in 339114 (Dental Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing) and 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage), showcasing a diverse technical portfolio that supports both operational and ancillary functions at the installation. Her domain knowledge spans civil works, environmental compliance, and logistics support within a high-security military environment.