Daryl Hitchcock

Daryl Hitchcock serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA4861 99 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical capabilities that sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for advanced communications systems, surveillance infrastructure, and specialized facility construction projects essential to command-and-control operations. His portfolio centers on ensuring the reliability, security, and interoperability of broadcasting and air transportation support systems, aligning procurement decisions with the Air Force’s strategic modernization goals. Hitchcock exercises full contracting authority under FAR and DFARS guidelines, ensuring compliance with national security requirements and operational urgency. Hitchcock collaborates with a diverse range of defense contractors specializing in aerospace communications, electronic systems integration, and mission-critical facility engineering. While no single contractor dominates his award portfolio, he consistently engages with firms possessing ITAR compliance, ISO certifications, and proven experience in secure military-grade infrastructure. His working relationships are characterized by rigorous performance oversight, technical diligence, and a focus on vendor accountability to meet stringent operational timelines and security protocols. Hitchcock’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides. This approach underscores a mission-first prioritization of capability, timeliness, and technical maturity over socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally targeted, he remains attentive to qualified small businesses that meet the high technical bar of Air Force communications and infrastructure requirements. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 488190—Other Support Activities for Air Transportation—encompassing maintenance of airfield communications networks, surveillance system support, and air traffic control infrastructure upgrades. He specializes in procuring secure, encrypted data transmission systems, ground-based radar support equipment, and facility modernization services critical to air operations continuity and national defense readiness.