Janice A. Hicks

Janice H. Hicks serves as a Supervisory Contracting Officer responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from solicitation through contract award and administration. In her leadership role, she ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while advancing mission-critical acquisitions across advanced manufacturing domains. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts involving electronic components, wiring devices, and specialized power systems, guiding junior contracting staff and coordinating with technical evaluators to ensure sound risk management and source selection practices. Her work directly supports the agency’s operational readiness through the timely acquisition of mission-essential hardware and subsystems. While specific contractor names are not available, Hicks maintains a broad network of industrial suppliers, including both large manufacturers and small businesses specializing in precision electronics and electrical components. Her contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach—engaging established industry leaders for high-volume, technically demanding requirements while fostering partnerships with qualified small businesses through set-aside programs. She consistently emphasizes performance-based contracting and clear statement of work development to ensure accountability and deliverable clarity. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic objectives, with over 22% of her portfolio allocated to small business set-asides, including Total Small Business, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) programs. Her preference for non-set-aside awards (77.8%) reflects the technical complexity and scale of requirements, yet she actively leverages FAR Part 19 mechanisms to promote equitable access and supplier diversity within the manufacturing supply chain. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and 335931 (Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in electronic connectors, printed circuitry, and electrical distribution hardware. She regularly oversees acquisitions for power transformers, specialty components, and miscellaneous manufacturing outputs, requiring a nuanced understanding of MIL-SPEC standards, quality control protocols, and supply chain resilience in defense and industrial applications.