jean A. Hinton

Jean A. Hinton serves as a Contracting Officer for FA4528 5 Cons within the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing the acquisition of critical infrastructure support services essential to sustaining and modernizing Air Force installations. She oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for building systems integration, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing, as well as structural construction for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Her role ensures alignment with federal procurement regulations and the agency’s mission to maintain mission-ready infrastructure through timely, compliant, and efficient contracting actions. Hinton maintains a consistent working relationship with MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, a primary contractor for facility construction and site development services. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. She engages with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in military-grade construction standards and sustainable building practices, fostering collaboration to meet stringent Air Force facility requirements. Her contracting portfolio reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with an equal split between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and no set-aside procurements. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize small business participation while maintaining flexibility for complex, mission-critical projects requiring specialized capabilities. Hinton actively promotes equitable access for small businesses without compromising acquisition efficiency or mission outcomes. Her primary NAICS focus includes 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) and 721110 (Hotels and Motels), indicating a unique blend of procurement activities that extend beyond traditional facility construction to include specialized support services for installation housing and medical infrastructure. This suggests she manages diverse, mission-essential contracts that bridge physical infrastructure with operational support systems, requiring nuanced technical understanding of both construction standards and facility operations.