LaShawn Taylor

LaShawn Taylor serves as an Acquisition Specialist, responsible for managing the procurement process and ensuring the effective acquisition of goods and services to support the agency's mission. In this role, Taylor handles the technical and administrative aspects of the contracting lifecycle, focusing on the procurement of specialized industrial components and manufacturing supplies. Regarding set-aside preferences, the procurement patterns show a heavy reliance on full and open competitions, with the vast majority of acquisitions categorized as No Set-Aside. There is a limited emphasis on small business participation, with a small percentage of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. The primary industry focus is centered on specialized manufacturing. Procurement activity is heavily concentrated in the production of gaskets, packing, and sealing devices, as well as the manufacturing of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers. Additional technical expertise is demonstrated in the procurement of hardware, miscellaneous food manufacturing, and aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment.