Raymond S Hawkins

Raymond S. Hawkins serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex service-based acquisitions within a federal agency, with a focus on professional and technical services. He plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by sourcing expert consulting, systems design, and educational support services. His portfolio centers on high-value, non-manufacturing contracts requiring specialized knowledge in management consulting and information technology, ensuring alignment with mission-critical operational needs. Hawkins typically handles competitive procurements under FAR Part 15, utilizing performance-based contracting methods to drive outcomes and accountability. His contractor relationships span a diverse range of service providers, primarily engaging firms specializing in administrative management consulting, computer systems design, and broader professional technical services. While no single vendor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently works with mid-tier and small business contractors capable of delivering scalable, results-driven solutions. His procurement approach emphasizes open competition, vendor responsiveness, and technical capability over legacy relationships, fostering a dynamic marketplace of qualified service providers. Hawkins demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 88% of his acquisitions issued as unrestricted. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 12% of his awards to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While he does not routinely utilize specialized socioeconomic programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding market access for qualified small firms in the professional services sector. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting), 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), with secondary emphasis on 541512 (Computer Systems Design) and 611710 (Educational Support). He regularly acquires strategic planning, process optimization, IT infrastructure support, and training services, indicating deep expertise in organizational development and technology-enabled service delivery within public sector environments.