Shawndra N. Rhodes

Shawndra Nicole Rhodes serves as a Contracting Officer at W6QM Micc-ft Benning under the Department of the Army’s W911SF organization, where she manages the acquisition of critical services that sustain military installation readiness and operational resilience. Her portfolio encompasses infrastructure support, personnel development, and administrative services essential to Army garrison operations. She is responsible for the full lifecycle procurement process—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and Department of Defense acquisition policies. Her work directly enables mission-critical training and logistical functions by securing reliable, high-quality services that maintain facility integrity and workforce readiness. Rhodes cultivates strategic relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 8(a) certified firms, fostering collaborative partnerships that align with federal socioeconomic goals. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a deliberate emphasis on competitive, transparent processes that prioritize capability over size. She frequently engages with firms specializing in management consulting, training, and technical support services, building long-term vendor relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Her procurement strategy strongly favors small business participation, with over 41% of her acquisitions designated for set-asides, including 25% total small business set-asides and 13.9% specifically reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. She actively leverages 8(a) competed programs and demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding economic opportunity within the defense contracting ecosystem, aligning with DoD’s broader socioeconomic objectives. Rhodes specializes in procuring services under NAICS codes 611430 (professional and management development training), 541611 (administrative management consulting), and 519190 (other information services), reflecting her focus on human capital development, organizational efficiency, and mission support systems. Her technical domain expertise lies in training program delivery, administrative systems integration, and operational readiness services that directly enhance the effectiveness of Army installations.