Joyce Hicks

Joyce Hicks serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of complex procurement actions, from requirement analysis and solicitation development to contract award and administration. Her role is central to ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and advancing the agency’s mission through efficient, transparent, and competitive contracting practices. She routinely handles acquisitions for high-precision electrical and electronic components, with a focus on defense and industrial systems requiring strict technical specifications and supply chain reliability. Her expertise lies in navigating intricate regulatory frameworks to deliver mission-critical goods on schedule and within policy. Joyce works with a diverse base of manufacturers and suppliers specializing in engineered hardware and electronic subsystems. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages with mid-tier and small businesses capable of meeting stringent performance standards in circuitry, power systems, and ordnance components. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established vendors with proven quality control systems, ISO certifications, and defense supply chain experience. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate technical agility and responsiveness to evolving requirements. Her procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 83.8% of her awards issued under non-set-aside conditions. However, she actively supports small business participation, allocating 14.9% of her contracts to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 1.2% to Women-Owned Small Businesses. Her approach reflects a balanced commitment to market competition and socioeconomic goals, ensuring opportunities for qualified small businesses without compromising mission readiness. Joyce’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334412 (bare printed circuit board manufacturing), 335311 (power and transformer manufacturing), and 335931 (current-carrying wiring devices), with additional emphasis on 332994 (ordnance accessories) and 334511 (aerospace and navigation systems). She specializes in procuring mission-critical electronic components used in defense, aerospace, and industrial control applications, demonstrating deep technical fluency in electrical engineering standards and military-grade specifications.