David Hinkson

David Hinkson serves as a key procurement lead within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, specifically supporting the agency’s mission to advance scientific innovation through strategic acquisitions. He manages the planning, solicitation, and award of contracts critical to modernizing agricultural research infrastructure, with a primary focus on water and sewer line construction and related site development for research facilities. His work ensures that ARS laboratories and field stations are equipped with compliant, resilient utility systems that support high-containment research, precision agriculture, and sustainable resource management initiatives. Hinkson’s acquisitions directly enable the agency’s scientific operations by securing mission-critical civil infrastructure. His primary contractor relationship is with McKenzie Construction & Site Development LLC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in complex site development for federal research environments. Hinkson consistently partners with this firm to execute specialized construction projects requiring adherence to stringent biosecurity and environmental compliance standards. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based engagements with vendors who understand the technical demands of federal agricultural research facilities. Hinkson maintains a 100% Small Business Set-Aside posture across all his procurements, fully aligning with FAR 19.5 and prioritizing economic opportunity for small businesses. His portfolio reflects a deliberate and consistent commitment to socioeconomic contracting, ensuring that every award supports small business growth while maintaining rigorous performance standards. His technical focus is exclusively on NAICS 237110 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction — where he procures services including underground utility installation, stormwater management systems, sanitary sewer extensions, and site grading for research campuses. His domain expertise lies in integrating civil infrastructure with sensitive scientific operations, ensuring that construction projects meet USDA’s high standards for environmental stewardship and operational continuity.