Malinda D. Dake

Malinda D. Dake serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QM Micc-ft Jackson (rc), a Department of the Army installation support unit responsible for sustaining Fort Jackson’s operational readiness. She manages the acquisition of critical infrastructure, environmental, and personnel support services essential to maintaining a high-tempo military training environment. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facility maintenance, utilities, and base livability programs, with a strong emphasis on compliance with federal environmental standards and installation sustainability goals. Dake’s contracting activities ensure seamless day-to-day operations by securing reliable, mission-critical services that directly support Soldier readiness and quality of life. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Dake maintains a broad network of vendors specializing in installation services, environmental remediation, and facility management. Her procurement patterns reflect a balanced approach, engaging both large-capacity service providers and qualified small businesses to meet diverse operational needs. She prioritizes performance-based contracting and leverages firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement mechanisms depending on service complexity and risk profile, ensuring accountability and mission alignment. Dake demonstrates a clear preference for small business participation, with 25% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Though no specific socioeconomic categories are dominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to foster competition and expand opportunities for economically disadvantaged firms. Her contracting practices align with Department of Defense mandates to enhance small business engagement across installation support domains. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511130 (Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers), reflecting a significant need for training materials, instructional publications, and educational content development for military personnel. Additionally, she procures electronic computer manufacturing (334111) and audio/video equipment (334310) to support training simulation systems and multimedia instruction platforms. This technical specialization underscores her expertise in integrating digital learning tools and communication technologies into the Army’s training infrastructure.