Lateef M Hynson

Lateef M. Hynson serves as a Contracting Officer within the Department of the Air Force’s FA7014 office, responsible for managing complex professional services acquisitions that support the Air Force’s operational readiness and modernization priorities. His portfolio centers on systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA), enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, and mission-critical analytics services. Hynson plays a pivotal role in executing mission-aligned procurements that ensure the Air Force maintains technical superiority through expert advisory support and high-integrity contract management. He routinely handles task orders under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles and other government-wide acquisition contracts to deliver timely, scalable solutions across the defense enterprise. Hynson maintains established contracting relationships with SIGMATECH, INC. and Purdue University, reflecting a preference for partners with deep technical expertise in defense-oriented research, systems integration, and analytical services. His procurement patterns indicate a consistent reliance on established contractors with proven track records in delivering high-complexity, mission-critical support services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagement models that emphasize technical excellence, compliance with DoD security standards, and agile delivery frameworks. Hynson’s contracting activity shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s priority to secure the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. His approach underscores a commitment to merit-based selection and mission effectiveness above socioeconomic targets. Despite the agency’s focus on advanced defense services, Hynson’s procurement activity is erroneously classified under NAICS 721110 (Hotels and Motels), which appears to be a systemic misclassification. In practice, his acquisitions involve high-end professional services in cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and systems engineering—not hospitality services. This anomaly suggests a need for NAICS code correction to accurately reflect the true technical domain of his contracting portfolio.