Mallory Hunter

Mallory Hunter serves as a procurement professional within the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, supporting the agency’s mission to ensure the efficient operation of state infrastructure and administrative services. In this role, Hunter manages the acquisition of critical goods and services related to transportation infrastructure, facility maintenance, and operational support systems. They oversee the full lifecycle of contracting actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring alignment with state procurement regulations and strategic priorities. Their work directly enables the modernization and compliance of state facilities and transportation networks, making them a key liaison between technical stakeholders and vendor communities. Hunter’s contracting patterns reflect a broad, non-set-aside approach, with 100% of procurements conducted under standard competitive procedures. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, their engagements typically involve general contractors, engineering firms, and technical service providers with proven capacity in public-sector infrastructure projects. Vendor partnerships are formed through open solicitations, emphasizing value, compliance, and performance-based outcomes rather than socioeconomic preferences. Set-aside programs—including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB—are not utilized in Hunter’s procurement portfolio, indicating a focus on full and open competition. This reflects a strategic alignment with agency-wide priorities that prioritize technical capability and operational readiness over socioeconomic targeting, though small businesses remain eligible and encouraged to compete on an equal footing. Hunter’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 333924 (Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting). This underscores expertise in civil infrastructure, IT support for state operations, material handling equipment, and organizational efficiency services—all essential to sustaining Iowa’s public infrastructure and administrative functions.