Shanon Hayes

Shanon Hayes 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. In this role, Hayes ensures compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supports mission-critical procurement objectives by structuring competitive, transparent, and legally sound contracts. Their portfolio primarily encompasses service-based and supply acquisitions across commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, with a focus on maintenance, wholesale distribution, and facility-related services. Hayes plays a pivotal role in aligning procurement activities with agency operational needs while upholding integrity and accountability in federal contracting. Hayes cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, merchant wholesalers, and specialized service providers. While no single contractor dominates their award portfolio, their contracting patterns reflect consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering industrial equipment repair, computer hardware and software distribution, and facility maintenance services. These partnerships are typically established through open competitions and set-aside mechanisms, fostering a vendor ecosystem that values responsiveness, technical capability, and regulatory compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hayes consistently prioritizes socioeconomic contracting opportunities. Nearly half of their acquisitions are structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, with an additional 9.1% reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to expand market access for underserved entrepreneurs and promote equitable economic opportunity within federal procurement. Hayes specializes in procurements aligned with NAICS codes 811310 (commercial and industrial machinery repair), 423430 (computer and peripheral equipment wholesale), and 423840 (industrial supplies wholesale), reflecting deep expertise in technical service contracts and supply chain logistics. Their work frequently involves procuring maintenance services for industrial equipment, IT hardware distribution, and facility support solutions, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of both commercial supply chains and operational readiness requirements.