David A. Higginbottom

David A. Higginbottom serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-FDO Ft Hood, a Department of the Army installation support organization responsible for sustaining mission-critical garrison infrastructure. He manages the acquisition of facilities maintenance, utilities, and environmental services essential to operational readiness, with a primary focus on solid waste management and landfill operations. His procurement activities ensure compliance with federal environmental regulations and support the long-term resilience of Fort Hood’s physical infrastructure, aligning with the agency’s strategic priorities in life-cycle asset management and sustainable installation operations. Higginbottom maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including DTESS JV LLC, TLC SOLUTIONS, INC., GERLING & ASSOCIATES, INC., STERLING COMPUTERS CORPORATION, and GOVERNMENT ACQUISITIONS INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with demonstrated expertise in hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, landfill engineering, and environmental compliance services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, requiring contractors to meet stringent operational standards for safety, regulatory adherence, and environmental stewardship. Higginbottom’s procurement portfolio exhibits no set-aside preferences, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven emphasis on technical capability and operational continuity over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses remain eligible and competitive within the open marketplace. His contracting patterns prioritize proven performance and compliance over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with the agency’s need for reliable, large-scale environmental service delivery. His primary NAICS specialization is 562212 (Solid Waste Landfill), indicating deep expertise in the acquisition of waste collection, transfer, disposal, and landfill management services. He procures technical solutions for environmental monitoring, leachate control, methane mitigation, and regulatory reporting systems, often requiring specialized engineering and permitting knowledge. His domain expertise lies at the intersection of military infrastructure sustainability and federal environmental compliance, ensuring that installation operations meet both operational demands and regulatory obligations.