Hilary A. Swanson

Hilary A. Swanson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements to sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Her portfolio centers on industrial maintenance, security systems, and specialized facility support services essential to Air Force mission continuity. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, utilizing competitive and negotiated procedures to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of services that maintain aviation and ground support systems. Her work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in physical security, facility resilience, and infrastructure modernization. Swanson 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 established vendors with proven expertise in facility systems, acoustic controls, telecommunications, and specialized construction services. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability to ensure mission-aligned deliverables. A strong advocate for small business participation, Swanson consistently prioritizes socioeconomic set-asides, with 8(a) competed contracts accounting for two-thirds of her awards and total small business set-asides comprising the remainder. This pattern demonstrates a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity among disadvantaged and small business concerns, aligning with federal mandates and Air Force diversity goals in procurement. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 238110 (Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors), 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), and 561621 (Security Systems Services). This blend reflects expertise in facility infrastructure, environmental controls, and physical security systems, positioning her as a technical specialist in integrated base sustainment contracting.