Shawna M. West

Shawna M. West serves as a Contracting Specialist for the FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to air base operational readiness. Her portfolio encompasses facility construction, secure communications equipment, and maintenance services that sustain tactical and strategic air operations. She manages the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. Her work directly supports the resilience of air base infrastructure through timely and effective acquisition of high-priority capabilities. West maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, and C-2 Construction Inc., reflecting a strong emphasis on construction and facility support services. She also regularly engages specialized vendors such as Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc., indicating a balanced focus on both civil works and advanced communications technology. Her contracting patterns suggest a preference for established, experienced vendors with proven performance in military-grade infrastructure and systems integration, while still fostering competitive bidding environments to ensure value and accountability. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted as No Set-Aside procurements (66.7%), West demonstrates a meaningful commitment to small business participation, with nearly one-third of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. She also actively supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote socioeconomic diversity in the contractor base without compromising mission requirements. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Security Systems Services (561621), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), and related construction and maintenance categories. She procures integrated security infrastructure, tactical radio systems, and specialized facility upgrades, demonstrating technical expertise in defense communications, physical security systems, and base sustainment operations. Her procurement strategy aligns closely with the Air Force’s goals of modernizing legacy infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity.