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 that sustain air base infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for industrial maintenance, security systems, and specialized facility equipment, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and alignment with Air Force strategic priorities. Her portfolio emphasizes contracts that support aviation and ground support systems, physical security enhancements, and facility reliability, requiring deep familiarity with technical specifications and performance-based sourcing. 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 vendors are frequently engaged for specialized services in environmental controls, communications infrastructure, security system integration, and industrial maintenance. Her procurement approach favors long-term, performance-driven partnerships with firms demonstrating technical expertise and reliable delivery in complex, high-stakes operational environments. A strong advocate for small business participation, Swanson prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, which account for over 60% of her acquisitions. She also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and HUBZone set-asides, reflecting a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. Her patterns demonstrate a strategic balance between competitive small business engagement and open competition when necessary to meet mission requirements. Her primary industry focus centers on NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair and Maintenance), reflecting her expertise in facility systems, environmental compliance, and equipment sustainment. She routinely procures HVAC retrofits, noise control solutions, and maintenance services critical to airfield and base infrastructure resilience.