Lorali L. Hickson

Lorali L. Hickson serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8601 Aflcmc Pzio under the Department of the Air Force, where she plays a pivotal role in executing complex procurements critical to airpower readiness. She manages the acquisition of high-precision analytical instruments, electromedical and electrotherapeutic devices, and industrial measurement systems used in flight testing, fuel analysis, and environmental monitoring. Her work ensures the timely delivery of mission-critical equipment that supports aerospace research, maintenance, and operational sustainability. Hickson specializes in full-cycle contracting—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS while aligning acquisitions with the agency’s technical and strategic objectives. Her primary contractor relationship is with C MARTIN CO INC, a trusted vendor with demonstrated expertise in delivering specialized laboratory and field instrumentation. Hickson cultivates long-term partnerships with vendors who possess deep technical capability in precision manufacturing and calibration services, prioritizing reliability, technical documentation, and post-award support. She engages with a mix of large-capability firms and qualified small businesses, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in performance accountability and regulatory compliance. Hickson’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 75% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions. Nevertheless, she consistently supports small business participation, allocating 25% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, ensuring equitable access for qualified firms without mandating specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. Her technical focus centers on NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing), with significant activity in 237110 (Water and Sewer Line Construction) and 332994 (Ordnance Accessories). This reflects a unique blend of laboratory-grade scientific procurement and infrastructure support essential to maintaining aerospace test ranges and mission-critical facilities.