A'liece Hackney

A’lice Hackney serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across federal infrastructure and construction programs. In this role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical objectives through transparent, competitive bidding processes. Her portfolio primarily encompasses construction-related acquisitions, requiring deep familiarity with performance-based contracting, contract administration, and risk mitigation in high-stakes capital projects. She plays a pivotal role in executing the agency’s procurement strategy by evaluating technical proposals, negotiating terms, and overseeing contract performance to ensure quality, timeliness, and fiscal accountability. Hackney maintains professional relationships with a broad spectrum of contractors specializing in civil infrastructure and industrial construction. While no single vendor dominates her award profile, she consistently engages with firms possessing demonstrated experience in heavy highway, bridge, and industrial building projects. Her contracting approach emphasizes fair competition, merit-based selection, and adherence to performance metrics, fostering a vendor environment grounded in accountability and technical proficiency. She works closely with prime contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with labor standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations. Her procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 97% of her awards issued under the “No Set-Aside” category. Only 3% of her contracts are designated as HUBZone set-asides, indicating a targeted but limited focus on socioeconomic programs. While she does not prioritize 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB set-asides, she remains committed to ensuring eligible small businesses have equitable access to opportunities within her portfolio. Hackney’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), which accounts for over half of her activity, followed by industrial building construction (236210) and specialty trade contracting (238990, 238320). She routinely procures services related to roadways, structural foundations, site development, and architectural finishes, demonstrating expertise in civil engineering procurement and construction management. Her domain knowledge includes specifications for materials, bid evaluation criteria, and inspection protocols critical to infrastructure delivery.