Deana M. Hudgens

Deana M. Hudgens serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurement actions across technical and service-based acquisitions. She plays a critical role in executing the agency’s acquisition strategy by ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations, facilitating competitive bidding, and promoting transparency in award decisions. Her portfolio primarily encompasses engineering services, scientific research, and specialized equipment leasing, requiring a nuanced understanding of technical requirements and market dynamics. Hudgens ensures all procurements align with statutory mandates and agency mission objectives, balancing efficiency with accountability in the acquisition lifecycle. While specific contractor names are not available, Hudgens maintains a broad network of vendor partnerships across diverse market segments, including both large-capability firms and small business concerns. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open-market engagements, with a strong emphasis on fostering equitable access for qualified vendors. She actively engages with industry through pre-solicitation outreach and market research, ensuring solicitation documents are clear, achievable, and aligned with current market capabilities. Hudgens demonstrates a pronounced commitment to small business participation, with 66.7% of her acquisitions designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This consistent focus underscores her dedication to socioeconomic contracting goals, prioritizing opportunities for small businesses to compete and succeed in federal markets. Her pattern of set-asides reflects a strategic intent to expand the supplier base and promote economic inclusion, without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), and 532120 (Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV Rental and Leasing). These categories indicate expertise in technical services ranging from applied research and systems engineering to specialized logistics and equipment support. Hudgens’ domain knowledge spans both laboratory-based R&D and operational asset management, requiring a balanced understanding of technical specifications and commercial leasing practices.