James Hicks

James Hicks serves as a Contracting Officer at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he manages mission-critical acquisitions that support the readiness and operational infrastructure of federal law enforcement personnel. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of training facilities, technology systems, and support services essential to modernizing law enforcement curricula and ensuring secure, reliable communications and detection capabilities. He executes full lifecycle contracting actions under FAR and DHS acquisition policies, balancing compliance with strategic sourcing objectives to meet evolving operational demands. Hicks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including Diversified Fabricators & Erectors, Inc., Range Cleaners Inc., Builders Supply Inc., Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., and Contender Boats Inc. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engagement with specialized vendors capable of delivering custom fabrication, site preparation, marine equipment, and facility maintenance services tailored to federal training environments. His approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and performance history, fostering long-term collaborative relationships grounded in clear contract requirements and accountability. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with approximately half of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and the other half open to all competitors. This deliberate allocation underscores his dedication to expanding opportunities for small businesses while maintaining competitive rigor. He consistently prioritizes small business participation without compromising mission needs, aligning with DHS objectives to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Hicks specializes in procurements governed by NAICS codes 325211 (plastics materials and resins), 721110 (hotels and motels), 518210 (data processing and hosting services), and 238910 (site preparation). His technical expertise spans the acquisition of custom-built training simulators, lodging for trainees, secure data infrastructure for virtual instruction, and groundworks for new training facilities. He brings deep domain knowledge in integrating physical infrastructure with digital systems to support dynamic, mission-driven law enforcement training environments.