Leslie A. Hibbitts

Leslie A. Hibbitts serves as a Contract Administrator for FA4690 28 Cons Pkc under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurement strategies that sustain critical Air Force infrastructure and operational readiness. She manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maintenance, security systems, environmental control equipment, and facility support services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-critical requirements. Her acquisitions directly support the reliability of installation assets, focusing on industrial machinery repair, communications hardware, and technical services essential to Air Force base operations. Hibbitts maintains consistent working relationships with key vendors including Ostrom Painting & Sandblasting, Inc. and Astronics Test Systems Inc., partnering with firms that deliver high-quality industrial surface preparation and advanced test system solutions. Her contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical compliance, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in quality assurance and timely delivery. She engages with contractors who demonstrate proven expertise in military-grade environmental and mechanical systems, ensuring alignment with Air Force technical specifications and safety standards. A staunch advocate for small business participation, Hibbitts prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with nearly 89% of her awards designated for small businesses. Her socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate commitment to expanding opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of the Air Force mandates to promote equitable access to federal contracting. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers) and 532210 (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental), with significant activity in 238990 (Other Specialty Trade Contractors) and 811490 (Personal and Household Goods Repair). She specializes in acquiring integrated systems for facility maintenance, test and calibration equipment, and specialized repair services that support the operational endurance of Air Force installations, demonstrating deep technical fluency in both commercial and defense-grade hardware ecosystems.