Hilton A. Macdonald

Hilton A. Macdonald serves as a Contract Administrator for the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility under the Department of Defense, where he manages the acquisition lifecycle for critical infrastructure and operational support services essential to national security space missions at Vandenberg Space Force Base. His responsibilities include soliciting, evaluating, and administering contracts for facility maintenance, utilities modernization, environmental remediation, and specialized technical support, ensuring alignment with DoD procurement regulations and mission-critical readiness requirements. He plays a pivotal role in translating operational needs into compliant, performance-based solicitations that sustain the physical and technical resilience of space launch and test infrastructure. Macdonald maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT, TECH O. R., LLC, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in site development, pest control, technical logistics, and tactical supply chain support. His contracting patterns emphasize reliable, mission-aligned partners capable of delivering specialized services under stringent security and operational constraints, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with equal portions of contracts set aside for small businesses (40%) and 8(a) competed awards (20%), alongside a significant portion awarded without set-aside (40%). This demonstrates a deliberate effort to foster small business participation while maintaining flexibility to meet urgent operational demands, consistently prioritizing 8(a) firms for complex, high-impact services requiring certified disadvantaged business capabilities. Macdonald’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238320 (painting and wall covering), 238390 (other building finishing), 562910 (remediation services), and 423910 (sporting and recreational goods wholesale), indicating deep involvement in facility sustainment, environmental cleanup, and specialized supply procurement. His expertise spans construction finishing, hazardous material remediation, and infrastructure support services critical to maintaining the operational integrity of classified space operations sites.