Johnny L Hicks

Johnny L. Hicks serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracting and Procurement office of the Transportation Security Administration under the Department of Homeland Security. He plays a pivotal role in executing strategic acquisitions that directly support national transportation security infrastructure, specializing in the procurement of advanced detection systems, cybersecurity services, and operational support solutions. His portfolio includes complex procurements for explosive detection technologies, irradiation apparatus, GPS-enabled rail monitoring systems, and related professional services. Hicks ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contracting actions with the agency’s mission to enhance aviation and transit security through innovative, mission-critical solutions. While specific contractor relationships are not currently enumerated in available data, Hicks engages with a diverse ecosystem of vendors, including defense contractors, cybersecurity firms, and technical service providers capable of delivering high-assurance systems under strict security and performance standards. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for competitive, open market solicitations, with a balanced emphasis on small business participation. He maintains professional, transparent relationships with vendors, fostering collaboration while upholding integrity and accountability throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 28.6% of his acquisitions structured as small business set-asides—equally divided between Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-asides under FAR 19.15. The majority of his awards, at 71.4%, are conducted as full and open competitions without set-asides, reflecting a strategic balance between broad market access and targeted small business opportunities. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting a strong demand for security workforce development and compliance training. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 541611 (Management Consulting), 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), and 541990 (Other Professional Services), demonstrating expertise in securing both technical and administrative support essential to operational readiness and regulatory compliance within high-consequence environments.