Steve W Hawkins

Steve W. Hawkins serves as a Contract Specialist (Location Administration) within the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, supporting critical infrastructure sustainment and operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for facility maintenance, security systems, and civil engineering projects essential to air operations. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts under FAR Part 19 and Part 36, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s mission to maintain command, control, and communications infrastructure. Hawkins primarily handles construction and engineering-related procurements requiring technical oversight and coordination with facility engineers and safety compliance teams. Hawkins maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., each of which provides specialized services in environmental remediation, heavy material supply, and chemical management for military installations. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in hazardous material handling, site restoration, and infrastructure resiliency. These partnerships are typically established through competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracts under simplified acquisition procedures, emphasizing performance-based outcomes and safety compliance. Hawkins demonstrates a balanced commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with equal distribution across HUBZone, Total Small Business, and 8(a) competed set-asides, each accounting for 25% of his award portfolio. He actively promotes small business participation by structuring solicitations to maximize eligibility and ensuring small firms have equitable access to opportunities. His approach aligns with Department of Defense mandates to foster diverse supplier networks while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), reflecting a specialization in heavy civil infrastructure projects. He procures services such as pavement rehabilitation, drainage system upgrades, erosion control, and structural reinforcement—often integrating environmental mitigation and security-enhancing civil works. His technical expertise spans construction specifications, geotechnical requirements, and federal environmental compliance under NEPA and RCRA.