MaJ Shadrika Witherspoon

MaJ Shadrika Witherspoon serves as a key contracting professional within the FA4803 20 Cons Lgca unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing construction and facility infrastructure acquisitions critical to Air Force operational readiness. She oversees the full lifecycle of commercial and institutional building projects, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and aligning procurements with strategic base modernization goals. Her work directly supports the sustainment and resilience of military installations through the procurement of construction services that enhance mission-critical facilities, including HVAC, roofing, and plumbing systems essential to long-term base functionality. Witherspoon maintains a consistent procurement partnership with Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc., a trusted contractor specializing in facility support infrastructure. Her contracting approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven performance in military construction environments, fostering reliable, performance-based relationships grounded in technical expertise and compliance. These partnerships are cultivated through competitive solicitations that prioritize quality, timeliness, and adherence to military construction standards. Her procurement strategy is heavily skewed toward socioeconomic empowerment, with 50% of her awards structured as 8(a) competed set-asides and an additional 50% designated under total small business set-asides per FAR 19.5. This deliberate focus ensures robust participation from small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned businesses, reinforcing the Air Force’s commitment to equitable contracting and workforce development within the construction sector. Witherspoon’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—reflecting deep expertise in the design-build and renovation of military facilities. She procures comprehensive construction services including structural upgrades, energy-efficient building systems, and code-compliant infrastructure modernization, demonstrating specialized knowledge in federal construction standards and facility sustainment requirements.