Kathleen A. Hicks

Kathy A. Hicks serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting efficient, transparent procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily includes service-based and technology-enabled contracts, with a focus on IT infrastructure, recreation services, and specialized construction support. Hicks works closely with program offices to translate mission needs into enforceable contractual terms, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and agency objectives. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with a diverse pool of vendors, including small businesses and firms specializing in technical services, data infrastructure, and facility-related contracting. She fosters collaborative relationships with contractors who demonstrate capability in delivering complex, performance-based solutions under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement structures, emphasizing accountability and deliverable-driven outcomes. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 45.2% of her awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Her preference for non-set-aside acquisitions (54.8%) reflects a balanced approach to competition, prioritizing both broad market access and targeted socioeconomic goals. She consistently leverages small business programs to enhance innovation and capacity-building within the vendor base, aligning with federal mandates to maximize opportunities for economically disadvantaged and community-based enterprises. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 713990 (amusement and recreation services), 518210 (data processing and web hosting), 238210 (electrical contracting), and 334210 (telephone apparatus manufacturing), indicating expertise in procuring a mix of digital infrastructure, facility support systems, and specialized equipment. This diverse technical portfolio underscores her ability to manage acquisitions spanning both service delivery and hardware procurement, with particular proficiency in IT-enabled services and mission-critical support functions.