Shakima Slappey

Shakima Slappey serves as a key procurement professional within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility at Joint Base Andrews, supporting the sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure and operational readiness. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with facility maintenance, security systems, and communications infrastructure, Slappey ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while advancing the agency’s mission to enable command, control, and communications capabilities for air operations. Their portfolio primarily encompasses construction, building equipment installation, and site preparation services, with a strong emphasis on integrating modern security and audiovisual technologies into existing facilities. Slappey maintains consistent working relationships with contractors such as ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a preference for specialized vendors with expertise in environmental compliance, material supply, and facility-specific chemical solutions. These partnerships are typically structured around performance-based contracts requiring technical precision and regulatory adherence, particularly in hazardous material handling and infrastructure maintenance. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, long-term service delivery, and adherence to federal environmental and safety standards. A pronounced commitment to socioeconomic diversity is evident in Slappey’s contracting patterns, with over half of awards designated for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, complemented by significant participation from Women-Owned Small Businesses. The agency’s use of Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 underscores a deliberate strategy to foster competitive small business engagement while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The primary NAICS focus areas—236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, 238290 for building equipment contractors, and 238910 for site preparation—reflect deep technical expertise in facility modernization. Slappey’s acquisitions routinely involve integrated security systems, radio and broadcasting hardware, and infrastructure upgrades that support the Air Force’s operational continuity at a high-readiness installation.