Lelani Banks

Lelani Banks serves as a Contract Specialist within the W075 Endist Sacramento office under the Department of the Army, where she manages the full lifecycle of acquisition actions supporting military infrastructure sustainability and environmental compliance. Her responsibilities include developing solicitation documents, evaluating technical proposals, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring adherence to federal acquisition regulations for facility-related services across the Western United States. She specializes in complex, mission-critical procurements centered on environmental remediation, consulting, and installation support, ensuring operational readiness through timely and compliant contracting solutions. Lelani maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DMZ BUILDERS, FAR WEST CONTRACTORS CORP, and ALEUT CONSTRUCTION LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in site development, environmental engineering, and military installation support. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to demonstrate technical capability, regulatory compliance, and regional experience in Western U.S. environments. Lelani’s contracting portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While she does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her process remains transparent and compliant with all federal procurement statutes, ensuring fair access for all qualified offerors while maintaining mission-critical standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and 542910 (Remediation Services), reflecting deep expertise in soil and groundwater cleanup, hazardous material management, and environmental impact assessments. She also regularly procures research and development services under NAICS 541712 to support innovative solutions in facility lifecycle management and sustainable infrastructure design, positioning her at the intersection of environmental science and defense logistics.