Judy Higgs

Judy Higgs serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QM Micc-ft Carson unit under the Department of the Army, supporting the operational readiness of elite special operations forces, particularly the 10th Special Forces Group (A). She manages a specialized acquisition portfolio focused on mission-critical training, logistical support, and infrastructure services tailored for austere, cold-weather, and high-altitude environments. Her work ensures that unconventional warfare units receive timely access to niche instructional resources and field-ready equipment, aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic mandate to sustain elite tactical capabilities in extreme operational theaters. Higgs maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of specialized vendors, including TRONCONI SEGARRA & ASSOCIATES LLP, ALEUT FIELD SERVICES, LLC, and ROD’S ALASKAN BIG GAME & WILDERNESS GUIDE SERVICES LLC. These contractors provide highly customized services ranging from advanced military instruction to remote-field logistics and wilderness survival training. Her contracting approach emphasizes long-term, mission-aligned vendor relationships with firms possessing proven expertise in unconventional warfare support, often selecting small businesses with domain-specific experience in Arctic, alpine, or expeditionary operations. She exhibits a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, directing 100% of her acquisitions toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to empower niche vendors with specialized capabilities, ensuring that contracting opportunities align with the unique demands of special operations training. Her portfolio consistently prioritizes small businesses over large prime contractors, reinforcing the agency’s reliance on agile, mission-focused suppliers. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and 561920 (Convention and Trade Show Organizers), reflecting her role in sourcing specialized military instruction, field exercises, and operational readiness events. She procures tailored training programs, expeditionary equipment logistics, and immersive simulation services—domain-specific acquisitions that demand deep technical understanding of special operations doctrine and environmental adaptability.