Lacey Hocutt

Lacey Hocutt serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK AATD Contract Office, part of the Department of the Army’s advanced technology development ecosystem. Responsible for managing complex research and development acquisitions, Hocutt supports the agency’s mission to advance next-generation aeronautical systems, adaptive avionics, and secure communications infrastructure. Their portfolio primarily encompasses high-priority R&D contracts in engineering sciences, with a focus on systems integration and technology transition from lab to field. Hocutt handles both competitive and sole-source acquisitions under FAR Part 35 and other specialized authorities, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and defense innovation initiatives. While specific contractor names are not currently available in the dataset, Hocutt’s procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with defense technology vendors specializing in avionics, satellite communications, and computer peripheral equipment manufacturing. The contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with firms capable of rapid prototyping and systems-level integration. Relationships are typically structured around long-term technical collaboration rather than transactional procurement, with an emphasis on innovation readiness and agile development cycles. Hocutt demonstrates a balanced commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While no 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB preferences are currently dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting niche defense technology needs. This approach ensures access to innovative capabilities from emerging vendors while maintaining compliance with statutory small business goals. The primary NAICS codes reflect a unique blend of technical and workforce development procurement, with significant activity in professional training (611430), sports and recreation instruction (611620), satellite telecommunications (517410), and computer peripheral manufacturing (334118). This mix suggests a dual focus on both technical capability acquisition and specialized workforce training to sustain operational readiness in advanced military systems.