Julianne S. Hitch

Julianne S. Hitch supports the W7ND Uspfo Activity Md Arng in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain the operational readiness of the Maryland Army National Guard. Though her official title is not listed, her role centers on managing acquisitions for logistics, training, and quality-of-life services essential to active and reserve component personnel. She handles a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning professional development, facility operations, and specialized equipment, ensuring alignment with Army readiness priorities and federal acquisition regulations. Her work directly enables the delivery of food services, medical support, training infrastructure, and housing solutions critical to force sustainment. Hitch maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors including THOMAS D. MORRIS, INC. and BLANKENSHIP, ALLEN, both of which provide specialized services and products aligned with the agency’s operational needs. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, locally-based contractors with proven capacity in niche markets such as training support and facility maintenance. These partnerships suggest a reliance on trusted vendors with deep familiarity with National Guard operational environments and deployment cycles. Her procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic set-asides, with equal weighting between open competitions and total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate commitment to fostering small business participation without compromising mission requirements. While no other socioeconomic categories are predominant, her consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic emphasis on expanding vendor diversity within the defense support ecosystem. Her primary NAICS focus areas include Professional and Management Development Training (611430), reflecting a strong demand for military-specific leadership and readiness programs. She also procures office furniture (337214), air and gas compressors (333912), lodging services (721110), and professional employer organization services (561330), indicating a broad operational footprint that supports both administrative and field-based readiness functions. Her expertise lies in integrating civilian-grade services into military contexts with precision and compliance.