James L. Hicks

James L. Hicks serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of service-based acquisitions, ensuring alignment with federal contracting regulations and agency operational needs. He oversees the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts across multiple functional domains, with a focus on human capital development, facility support, and technical training services. His role is central to executing the agency’s acquisition strategy, balancing efficiency with compliance while fostering transparent and competitive procurement processes. Hicks typically handles requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), emphasizing full and open competition with targeted set-asides to promote equitable market access. His contractor relationships are characterized by engagement with a broad spectrum of vendors, particularly those offering administrative, training, and hospitality support services. While no single contractor dominates his award profile, Hicks consistently collaborates with firms capable of delivering scalable, compliant solutions in professional services and facility operations. He cultivates partnerships with both large-capacity providers and small businesses, ensuring robust competition and innovation across his acquisition portfolio. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 28% of his awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He prioritizes small business participation without reliance on specialized programs like 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, instead favoring broad-based small business opportunities that encourage market entry and sustainable growth. His approach reflects a strategic balance between operational needs and federal mandates to expand economic inclusion. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services) and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), reflecting expertise in workforce development and facility support operations. He also regularly procures professional training services (611430), office administrative support (561110), and commercial HVAC equipment (333415), indicating a multidisciplinary technical domain spanning human capital, facility management, and infrastructure support.