Kevin J Hodges

Kevin J. Hodges serves as a Printing Specialist responsible for managing the acquisition of commercial printing services to support government communication and operational needs. In this role, he ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while overseeing the solicitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for high-volume, high-quality printed materials. His work is critical to maintaining the agency’s ability to produce official documents, publications, and informational materials in a timely and cost-effective manner. Hodges typically handles sole-source and competitive procurements under the Commercial Printing NAICS code, coordinating with internal stakeholders to define technical specifications, delivery timelines, and quality standards. Hodges works with a diverse pool of commercial printers and graphic services providers, primarily selecting vendors based on capacity, turnaround time, and adherence to federal printing standards such as those outlined by the Government Publishing Office. His contractor relationships are characterized by repeat engagements with established commercial printers capable of meeting stringent print quality, security, and delivery requirements. He maintains a vendor ecosystem focused on reliability and scalability, favoring firms with proven experience in handling classified and sensitive print jobs under secure facilities. Hodges has no set-aside preferences, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted as full and open competitions without socioeconomic set-asides. This reflects a procurement strategy prioritizing technical capability and operational efficiency over socioeconomic targeting, consistent with the nature of commercial printing services where specialized equipment and production capacity often outweigh small business participation criteria. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 323111, Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books), encompassing digital, offset, and large-format printing for brochures, reports, forms, and other administrative materials. He possesses deep expertise in print specifications, color management, paper stocks, binding methods, and compliance with federal printing guidelines, ensuring all outputs meet both functional and regulatory requirements.