Jimmy Hicks

Jimmy H. Hicks serves as a procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in advanced aerospace and instrumentation systems. While his formal title is not listed, his procurement patterns indicate a central role in executing technical contracts aligned with national defense and aviation modernization priorities. He handles competitive and set-aside solicitations for high-precision equipment, including avionics, test instrumentation, and industrial control systems, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and technical performance standards. His work directly supports mission-critical capabilities across aviation and defense domains. His contractor relationships are primarily with manufacturers and engineering firms specializing in aerospace components and test instrumentation. Though no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms capable of meeting stringent MIL-SPEC and industry standards for reliability and performance. His contracting approach emphasizes technical capability over volume, favoring vendors with proven expertise in custom system integration, sensor development, and flight-critical subsystems. He maintains a balanced vendor ecosystem that includes both large-tier suppliers and qualified small businesses. Hicks demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 86.2% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he actively supports small business participation, allocating 13.8% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are evident in current data, his consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base. His technical focus centers on NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), followed by precision instrumentation under 334515 and 334513. He procures specialized components such as flight control sensors, electrical signal analyzers, and industrial process monitoring systems. His domain expertise lies in avionics integration, test and measurement equipment, and engineered systems requiring rigorous certification—making him a key contact for suppliers in the aerospace and defense electronics supply chain.