Shonn Gilkes

Shonn Gilkes serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Belvoir, a Department of the Army organization responsible for sustaining military infrastructure and mission-enabling services across U.S. Army installations. In this capacity, Gilkes manages a diverse portfolio of acquisitions centered on facility operations, including janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, and religious support services, as well as specialized technical services critical to installation readiness. Their work ensures compliance with federal facility standards while supporting the day-to-day operational needs of military personnel and families. Gilkes handles both full-and-open and set-aside contracts under FAR Part 19, consistently balancing mission requirements with socioeconomic contracting objectives. Gilkes maintains active relationships with a select group of established vendors, including Discount Tree Service, Inc., Ace Uniform Services, Inc., Quality Biological, Inc., Liberty Communications, Inc., and Special Event Flooring Technology, LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized, niche providers capable of delivering high-quality, location-specific services—from biohazard waste management to uniform supply and temporary flooring solutions for ceremonial events. The contracting patterns indicate a reliance on proven contractors with demonstrated performance in military and federal environments, suggesting a focus on reliability, regulatory compliance, and service continuity. Gilkes exhibits a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting, with equal allocation between total small business set-asides and full-and-open competitions under FAR 19.5. This pattern signals a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. While no specific set-aside programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB dominate, the consistent use of total small business set-asides demonstrates a strong institutional alignment with federal small business goals. The procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) and NAICS 712120 (Historical Sites), indicating a dual specialization in IT modernization for facility management systems and the preservation and operational support of historically significant military installations. This technical duality underscores expertise in both digital infrastructure and cultural resource management within the defense ecosystem.