Kristin A. HIcks

Kristin A. Hicks serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4887 56th Contracting Squadron of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions to sustain Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of construction and industrial maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations while aligning acquisitions with strategic installation sustainment goals. Her portfolio primarily consists of commercial and institutional building construction projects, including airfield facilities, hangar systems, and mission-support infrastructure, requiring deep technical understanding of building codes, facility modernization standards, and aviation-specific construction requirements. Kristin maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of high-performing contractors, including Arkose Group LLC, Silver National Corp., Blazing Aviation LLC, and Mach 2 Productions Inc., all of which have demonstrated proven expertise in delivering complex facility construction and maintenance services under demanding Air Force timelines and quality standards. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based contracting, clear statement of work development, and rigorous contractor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, compliance, and mission alignment. A defining feature of Kristin’s contracting practice is her exclusive focus on 8(a) competed set-asides, reflecting a steadfast commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals and small business empowerment. Every acquisition she manages is structured to provide meaningful opportunities for small disadvantaged businesses, ensuring equitable access to high-value federal contracts while maintaining rigorous performance expectations. This pattern underscores her role as a catalyst for small business growth within the defense industrial base. Her primary technical domain is NAICS 236220—Commercial and Institutional Building Construction—where she specializes in procuring turnkey construction, renovation, and maintenance services for Air Force installations. Her expertise spans structural systems, HVAC integration, electrical infrastructure, and aviation facility compliance, ensuring all projects meet stringent military and federal safety and operational standards.