Gary Hitt

Gary Hitt serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. He oversees contracts for industrial maintenance services, physical security systems, and specialized aerospace and communications equipment, ensuring the reliability of aviation and ground support facilities essential to Air Force missions. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic focus on modernizing defensive infrastructure and maintaining high-readiness operational environments through timely, compliant, and technically precise contracting actions. Hitt maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in facility maintenance, acoustic shielding, telecommunications, and niche engineering services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor reliability, often re-engaging established contractors with demonstrated capability in complex, security-sensitive environments. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Hitt’s procurement strategy, with 77.8% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate emphasis on fostering economic opportunity among small, disadvantaged, and locally based firms capable of delivering tailored solutions for Air Force installations. His pattern of set-aside usage underscores a proactive alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and a preference for vendors with agility and domain-specific knowledge. His technical focus centers on NAICS categories including 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing), 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), 335311 (Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing), and 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). These reflect a deep specialization in procuring secure, mission-critical electronics, embedded systems, power infrastructure, and communications hardware critical to air base functionality and cyber-physical resilience.