James S. Hicks

James S. Hicks serves as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Glynco Procurement Office, where he executes strategic acquisitions critical to modernizing federal law enforcement training infrastructure. His portfolio encompasses mission-critical support services, facility maintenance, and operational technology systems that ensure readiness and safety for federal training programs. Hicks manages the full lifecycle of contracts—from market research and solicitation to award and performance oversight—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with the Center’s mission to equip law enforcement personnel with state-of-the-art training environments. He 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., reflecting a focus on specialized construction, facility services, and operational equipment. Hicks fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in reliability, performance accountability, and adherence to federal standards, often engaging firms with proven expertise in secure, high-use training facility support. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal portions of awards designated for small business set-asides and no set-asides, and a significant 25% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts. This demonstrates a deliberate effort to promote equitable access for disadvantaged small businesses while maintaining competitive integrity and mission effectiveness. Hicks specializes in procurement under NAICS codes 561110 (Office Administrative Services), 561730 (Landscaping Services), and 562111 (Solid Waste Collection), each accounting for nearly a third of his activity, alongside 541513 (Computer Facilities Management Services). His technical domain expertise lies in sustaining mission-critical operational environments through integrated facility services, environmental management, and IT infrastructure support essential to federal law enforcement training operations.