Jeffery R. Hicks

Jeffery R. Hicks serves as a Contract Administrator within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurements that sustain Air Force installation readiness. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of service and specialized equipment contracts, with a focus on medical systems, facility maintenance, and communications infrastructure. Hicks ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement actions with strategic priorities to modernize airfield operations and support personnel safety. He routinely handles complex acquisitions under FAR Part 12 and Part 36, often involving technical specifications for high-reliability systems used in austere environments. Hicks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in facility services, medical logistics, and niche technical support. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a strong emphasis on vendor accountability and mission alignment, fostering long-term collaborative relationships grounded in regulatory compliance and operational reliability. A defining feature of Hicks’s procurement strategy is his robust commitment to small business participation, with 79% of his awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate focus on empowering small businesses across multiple socioeconomic categories, including service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, and HUBZone firms. His pattern of awarding predominantly set-aside contracts underscores a strategic alignment with DoD socioeconomic goals and a dedication to expanding the defense industrial base. His primary NAICS focus areas include 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and 339992 (Musical Instrument Manufacturing), indicating procurement of specialized acoustic and signal-processing systems for training, communication, and morale support applications. He also engages with 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), demonstrating technical expertise in procuring calibration and diagnostic equipment critical to maintaining mission-critical infrastructure. His domain knowledge spans both commercial-off-the-shelf and custom-engineered solutions for defense-environment applications.