Kevin F. Hinman

Kevin F. Hinman serves as Contracts Manager for FA4897 366 Cons Pkp under the Department of the Air Force, where he oversees the acquisition of mission-critical infrastructure and communications systems essential to air base operational readiness. His portfolio encompasses the procurement of advanced radio and broadcasting equipment, facility construction, and maintenance services that sustain airfield functionality and secure communications networks. Hinman manages the full lifecycle of contract actions—from solicitation and evaluation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and alignment with Air Force modernization priorities. He plays a pivotal role in translating strategic infrastructure needs into executable contracting actions that support tactical communications resilience and base sustainability. Hinman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including TCG Construction Inc., LDIA Holdings, LLC, C-2 Construction Inc., Asphalt Preservation, LLC, and AES Systems Inc. These partnerships reflect a focus on specialized construction, facility maintenance, and technical systems integration. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in military-grade infrastructure and communications support, fostering long-term performance reliability and compliance with stringent DoD standards. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hinman prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 62% of his awards reserved for small businesses. He also regularly utilizes Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic diversity in vendor selection. While most acquisitions are small business-focused, he maintains flexibility for open competitions when specialized capabilities require broader market engagement. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336413 for other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment, reflecting deep expertise in airborne communications systems, and NAICS 221310 for water supply and irrigation systems supporting base infrastructure. Additional activity in NAICS 333415 highlights his involvement in climate control systems critical to facility operations. Hinman’s technical domain expertise spans military-grade communications hardware, facility sustainment, and environmental systems essential to expeditionary air base operations.