Lakisha n Holston

Lakisha N. Holston serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. Her responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of procurement activities for security systems, communications hardware, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) infrastructure. Holston specializes in managing complex contracts under FAR Part 19, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement outcomes with the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience and air operations support. She maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., partnering primarily with firms capable of delivering specialized environmental, chemical, and infrastructure support services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term collaborations with vendors who demonstrate reliability in delivering niche solutions for sensitive military environments. Holston exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses while ensuring access to innovative, agile providers capable of meeting the unique demands of Air Force facilities. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business eligibility and certification compliance, reinforcing the agency’s mission to build a diverse and resilient supplier base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors), where she oversees installation and integration of security, HVAC, and building automation systems, and NAICS 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing), where she procures custom-engineered components for communication and control systems. Her technical expertise spans facility modernization, specialized material procurement, and infrastructure sustainment, positioning her as a key enabler of operational continuity at one of the Air Force’s most critical installations.