Mark Hilson

Mark Hilson serves as a secondary procurement specialist within the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), supporting the acquisition of critical ground combat systems and enabling technologies essential to modernizing Army tactical forces. He contributes to the end-to-end contracting lifecycle for armored vehicles, small arms, and integrated ordnance systems, ensuring timely delivery of technologically advanced, survivable platforms that enhance soldier lethality and battlefield mobility. His role involves coordinating with lead contracting officers to execute complex procurements aligned with rapid prototyping initiatives and fielding priorities for next-generation combat systems. Hilson maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including BAE SYSTEMS LAND & ARMAMENTS L.P., BAY SHIP & YACHT CO, MURTECH, INC., JAPAN MARINE UNITED CORPORATION, and PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a mix of prime defense contractors and specialized manufacturers capable of delivering high-integrity metal fabrications, ordnance components, and mission-critical subsystems. His procurement patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in military-grade manufacturing, often supporting long-term sustainment and modernization contracts. His contracting portfolio exhibits a strong emphasis on open competition, with 81% of acquisitions issued without socioeconomic set-asides, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over preference-based awards. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (19.1%), aligning with FAR 19.5 requirements to foster innovation and supply chain resilience among qualified small manufacturers. Hilson’s primary industry focus centers on NAICS 332994—Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing—accounting for over half of his portfolio. He also regularly procures cutting tool accessories, miscellaneous fabricated metal products, electronic components, and navigation systems, demonstrating deep expertise in ordnance integration, precision metal fabrication, and tactical electronics. His work directly supports the Army’s modernization goals through technically rigorous, performance-based acquisitions.