Chris A. Hinson

Chris A. Hinson serves as a key procurement professional within DLA Land Warren, supporting the Defense Logistics Agency’s mission to sustain the operational readiness of U.S. ground forces through the acquisition of high-reliability mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components. He manages complex contracts for armored vehicle subsystems, powertrain assemblies, tactical transport systems, and mission-critical electronic components, ensuring the timely delivery of defense-critical hardware that meets stringent military performance and durability standards. His work directly enables the maintenance and modernization of combat platforms, with a focus on procurement processes that align with DoD sustainment strategies and lifecycle support requirements. Hinson maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders such as ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, OSHKOSH DEFENSE LLC, RENK AMERICA LLC, SCI TECHNOLOGY, INC, and VAREC NV, who provide specialized components including transmission systems, armored hull integrations, and electro-mechanical control units. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in technical compliance, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, often leveraging performance-based acquisition methods to ensure mission-critical reliability. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hinson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding industrial base capacity. He also supports Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a balanced approach to socioeconomic contracting that fosters innovation and diversity among defense suppliers. His procurement focus centers on NAICS 336992 (military armored vehicle components), 335312 (motor and generator manufacturing), and 332510 (hardware manufacturing), with additional activity in miscellaneous electrical components and computer peripheral systems. Hinson’s expertise lies in sourcing ruggedized, high-vibration, and environmentally hardened subsystems essential for deployed land warfare platforms, ensuring components meet MIL-SPEC and DO-160 standards for operational resilience.