Leslie Hibbitts

Leslie A. Hibbitts serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA4690 28 Cons Pkc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in securing mission-critical services that sustain Air Force infrastructure readiness. Her procurement portfolio centers on industrial maintenance, environmental control systems, security infrastructure, and facility support services essential to operational continuity. She manages full lifecycle acquisitions under FAR Part 15, frequently utilizing competitive sealed bidding and negotiated contracting methods to ensure compliance, cost-effectiveness, and mission alignment. Her work directly supports the agency’s mandate to maintain the reliability of Air Force installations through timely, technically sound procurement solutions. Hibbitts maintains established working relationships with key contractors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., reflecting a preference for vendors with proven expertise in specialized industrial services and test equipment support. Her contracting patterns indicate consistent engagement with niche providers capable of delivering high-reliability, mission-essential services under stringent DoD standards. These partnerships are characterized by long-term performance trust, technical collaboration, and adherence to quality assurance protocols required for defense-critical applications. A strong advocate for small business participation, Hibbitts consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides, with 83.3% of her acquisitions reserved for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity within the defense industrial base, ensuring that small firms with specialized capabilities have equitable access to Air Force contracting opportunities. Her socioeconomic strategy aligns with broader DoD goals to enhance competition and innovation through broad-based small business inclusion. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services), 562998 (Miscellaneous Waste Management), 238910 (Site Preparation), and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), each representing critical domains for installation sustainment. She procures technical services ranging from environmental testing and hazardous material handling to site grading and infrastructure rehabilitation, demonstrating deep expertise in integrated facility support contracting within the aerospace defense environment.