Akiesha M. Foster

Akiesha M. Foster is an acquisition and government contracting expert with 22+ years of federal acquisition experience. A former U.S. Department of Defense Contracting Officer and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, she has advised more than 350 small businesses on federal contracting opportunities. She specializes in acquisition strategy, contract vehicle positioning, subcontracting and teaming, and buyer-aligned business development.

Experience Snapshot:

• 22+ Years Supporting Federal Acquisition & Government Contracting
• Counseled 350+ Small Businesses Supporting Multimillion-Dollar Acquisitions
• Former Contracting Officer / Contract Specialist (DoD, DISA, MICC)
• Former Maryland APEX Accelerator Procurement Counselor
• Instructor & Speaker Delivering GovCon training Across Multiple Agencies/Programs

Specialize In:

• Acquisition Strategy
• Contract Vehicle Positioning
• Subcontracting & Teaming Strategy
• Buyer-Aligned Business Development Strategy
• Value Mapping (RSM Federal Methodology) & Evaluation Alignment

Helping businesses understand how agencies buy, position for contract vehicles, and build revenue through strategic subcontracting and buyer-aligned business development.