Bonnie Hicks

Bonnie L. Hicks serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing federal acquisitions across specialty construction and building services. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s procurement mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation while promoting efficient, transparent, and equitable contracting practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts for construction-related services, including specialty trade work, building systems installation, and institutional facility upgrades. Hicks oversees the full lifecycle of acquisitions—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and closeout—ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and mission-critical infrastructure needs. Her contractor relationships are centered on small business vendors, particularly those specializing in niche construction trades. She routinely engages with plumbing, electrical, flooring, and general specialty trade contractors, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-quality, code-compliant services. While no single contractor dominates her award profile, her procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven technical expertise and strong past performance in complex building environments. Hicks prioritizes vendor diversity and reliability, encouraging new entrants into federal contracting through clear solicitation language and accessible pre-award outreach. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hicks consistently structures solicitations to maximize socioeconomic opportunities, with over 82% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. She actively promotes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) participation, accounting for 5.1% of her awards, and aligns her contracting strategy with federal goals to expand access for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Her approach reflects a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic equity and workforce development through targeted set-asides. Her technical expertise lies in construction and building systems procurement, with primary focus on NAICS 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction). She frequently procures services related to HVAC installation, electrical wiring, flooring systems, and integrated building upgrades, demonstrating deep familiarity with industry standards, safety codes, and performance-based specifications.