Shannon L. Kennedy-Butler

Shannon L. Kennedy-Butler serves as a Contract Specialist at the W6QM MICC-FDO Ft. Sam Houston, a U.S. Army installation support agency under the Department of Defense. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical base services, ensuring alignment with Army readiness objectives. Her portfolio primarily encompasses facilities support, dining services, and infrastructure sustainment contracts, with a focus on compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic sourcing initiatives. She plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into enforceable contractual requirements that maintain continuity across military installations. Kennedy-Butler maintains a consistent working relationship with VETPRIDE SERVICES, INC., a key contractor providing essential garrison support services. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven performance in hospitality and facility operations, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships. While she engages primarily with experienced service providers, she also integrates small business participation into her acquisition strategy, balancing reliability with socioeconomic objectives. Her set-aside preferences reveal a strong emphasis on open competition, with 87.5% of awards issued as no-set-aside actions, indicating a preference for full and open procurement. However, she actively supports small business goals through 12.5% of awards directed to 8(a) competed contracts, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to socioeconomic programs without compromising mission-critical delivery timelines or service quality. Kennedy-Butler’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting her central role in managing lodging and billeting services for military personnel and transient forces. She also regularly procures advertising services under NAICS 541810 and specialized training solutions under NAICS 611692, showcasing expertise in non-traditional but operationally vital domains. Her technical proficiency spans hospitality operations, communication campaigns, and workforce development contracts, positioning her as a strategic procurement leader in garrison support services.