Latesha D. Poindexter

Latesha D. Poindexter serves as a Contract Specialist with the 4th Combat Communications Squadron (FA4809), a critical unit within the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining secure, resilient communications infrastructure for air operations. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical systems, including commercial and institutional construction projects that support command, control, and communications facilities. Her expertise lies in ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while delivering timely, high-integrity solutions that enable operational readiness for expeditionary and garrisoned air force missions. Poindexter maintains established working relationships with key contractors including SOLOMON ENGINEERING, INC., BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, WESTERN METAL SUPPLY COMPANY, INC., X CELL MANAGEMENT INC, and TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORPORATION. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven capabilities in facility construction, specialized materials supply, and integrated systems support for military-grade communications environments. Her procurement approach emphasizes reliability, technical precision, and performance-based contracting, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in consistent delivery and regulatory adherence. Her contracting portfolio reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside acquisitions, indicating a strategic emphasis on open competition and broad market access rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB mechanisms, her process remains transparent and competitive, ensuring value and capability are the primary selection criteria. Poindexter’s primary procurement focus is centered on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—supporting the design, renovation, and expansion of secure communication hubs, control centers, and auxiliary infrastructure. She specializes in acquisitions involving hardened facilities, electromagnetic shielding, and infrastructure enabling secure radio and broadcast systems, demonstrating deep domain knowledge in military construction standards and mission-critical facility requirements.