Shanneika Howell

Shanneika Howell serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports her agency’s mission by delivering timely, cost-effective solutions through transparent and competitive procurement processes. Her portfolio typically includes service-based acquisitions requiring technical expertise in administrative support, logistics, and professional consulting services, with a strong emphasis on small business participation and socioeconomic program goals. While specific contractor relationships are not currently available in the dataset, Howell’s procurement patterns reflect a consistent engagement with small business vendors, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs. She cultivates partnerships with a diverse pool of small businesses, fostering long-term vendor relationships grounded in compliance, performance accountability, and equitable access to federal opportunities. Her approach emphasizes open communication, pre-solicitation outreach, and clear evaluation criteria to ensure fair competition and vendor readiness. Howell demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business set-asides, with 100% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses, ensuring that all awarded contracts are reserved exclusively for small business concerns without any portion set aside for large businesses. Her contracting practices align with federal priorities to promote economic inclusion and strengthen the small business ecosystem through deliberate, rule-based allocation of procurement resources. Although specific NAICS codes are not currently documented, her acquisitions are likely concentrated in service-oriented categories such as administrative management, professional consulting, and operational support services. Her domain expertise centers on procuring non-technical, mission-enabling services that require strong project management, compliance oversight, and performance-based contracting methodologies. Howell’s work ensures that agency operations are supported by capable, qualified small business contractors aligned with federal socioeconomic objectives.