David Hackney

David Hackney serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4819 325 Cons Pkp unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical aerospace infrastructure and mission-critical communication systems. His role centers on executing contract actions that ensure the resilience, modernization, and operational readiness of Air Force installations, with a sharp focus on wired telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber-optic networks, secure data transmission systems, and integrated command, control, and communications (C3) components. He aligns all acquisitions with the agency’s strategic imperative to enhance base-wide connectivity and cyber-physical resilience across deployed environments. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Hackney’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with certified small businesses, particularly those specializing in telecommunications engineering, network integration, and defense-grade infrastructure services. His working relationships emphasize long-term vendor partnerships built on technical compliance, rapid responsiveness, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS clause 252.204-7012. Hackney maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside preference under FAR 19.5, reflecting a robust institutional commitment to socioeconomic contracting. All awarded contracts are reserved exclusively for small businesses, with a strong emphasis on firms certified under the 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB programs, ensuring equitable access to defense contracting opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. His primary technical focus is NAICS 517111 (Wired Telecommunications Carriers), directing acquisitions toward secure, high-bandwidth wired networks, trenching and conduit installation, microwave backhaul systems, and hardened telecom hardware for austere environments. This specialization underscores his expertise in procuring mission-enabling communications infrastructure that supports both garrison and expeditionary Air Force operations.