Deidra Hicks

Deidra Hicks serves as a primary contracting professional within the W6QM MICC-FDO at Fort Sam Houston, supporting the U.S. Army’s mission to sustain installation readiness through strategic acquisition of facilities, services, and infrastructure solutions. She manages a diverse portfolio of procurements aligned with garrison operations, including construction, facilities support, security systems, and industrial laundry services. Her role is central to ensuring mission-critical base functions remain operational and compliant with federal acquisition regulations, with a strong emphasis on timely, efficient contract execution that supports troop readiness and infrastructure modernization. Hicks maintains a consistent working relationship with VETPRIDE SERVICES, INC., a key contractor delivering essential base support services. Her procurement patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven capability in military installation environments, often engaging firms with prior experience in Department of the Army operations. She fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, compliance, and adaptability to dynamic garrison requirements, prioritizing contractors capable of scaling services across multiple installation sites. Her contracting strategy demonstrates a robust commitment to socioeconomic programs, with over 60% of her awards structured as small business set-asides—primarily through Total Small Business and 8(a) competed categories. HUBZone set-asides also feature regularly, reflecting a deliberate effort to channel opportunities to underserved communities. Her pattern of awarding contracts under these programs underscores a strategic alignment with federal mandates to promote equitable access and small business growth within defense logistics. Hicks specializes in procurements under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), 561210 (Facilities Support Services), and 561621 (Security Systems Services), with additional focus on industrial laundering (812332) and roofing (238160). Her technical expertise lies in integrating facility sustainment, operational security, and life-cycle maintenance services to support the continuous readiness of Army garrisons, ensuring that contracted solutions meet stringent military standards for safety, durability, and mission alignment.