Carrie Hancock

Carrie Hancock serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7NL Uspfo Activity Ne Arng (W91243), a critical support element within the Department of the Army focused on sustaining Army National Guard readiness. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for mission-critical infrastructure, training facilities, and specialized equipment, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and operational requirements. Her portfolio centers on enabling operational proficiency through facility construction, lease agreements for nonresidential spaces, and integrated support services that directly enhance unit preparedness. Hancock’s work is foundational to the agency’s mission of maintaining a ready, responsive National Guard force through timely and compliant contracting. She maintains established relationships with key contractors including CELLCO PARTNERSHIP and AIT PRODUCTS LLC, partnering with vendors who deliver specialized communications infrastructure and technical equipment tailored to military training environments. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor collaboration, fostering reliable delivery of mission-enabling solutions. Hancock prioritizes vendors with proven experience in defense-compatible systems and infrastructure, ensuring alignment with Army standards and operational security protocols. Hancock demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 75% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and 25% competed specifically under the 8(a) Business Development Program. This pattern reflects a deliberate strategy to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged firms while maintaining competitive rigor and mission fidelity. Her contracting practices consistently prioritize 8(a) participants, reinforcing the agency’s dedication to equitable access and workforce development within the defense industrial base. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 531120 (Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting a heavy emphasis on facility leasing, renovation, and construction projects that support training centers and readiness hubs. She specializes in procuring turnkey infrastructure solutions, including utility upgrades, safety-compliant facilities, and modular training environments, demonstrating deep expertise in defense-related construction and real property management.