Mark W Hollifield

Mark W. Hollifield serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from solicitation through award and contract administration. He plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and aligning procurement activities with mission-critical agency objectives. His portfolio primarily involves complex technical acquisitions in aerospace and defense systems, with a focus on ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity components and supporting services. Hollifield routinely handles competitive and non-competitive procurements under simplified acquisition procedures and negotiated contracts, emphasizing transparency, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, Hollifield maintains a consistent engagement pattern with manufacturers and suppliers specializing in aeronautical systems, avionics, and mission-critical support services. His working relationships are characterized by a preference for established industrial base vendors with proven technical capabilities in aerospace manufacturing and systems integration. He fosters collaborative vendor partnerships that prioritize quality assurance, supply chain resilience, and adherence to defense industry standards such as AS9100 and ITAR compliance. Hollifield’s contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 84.2% of awards issued under no set-aside provisions. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, consistently awarding contracts to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (12.3%) and Total Small Business Set-Asides (3.5%), demonstrating a balanced commitment to both operational efficiency and broad small business participation under FAR Part 19. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), accounting for nearly two-thirds of his activity, followed by NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). He also procures specialized electronic systems under NAICS 334511, indicating deep expertise in avionics, navigation, and guidance instrumentation. His domain knowledge spans the full spectrum of aeronautical hardware, from structural components to mission-critical electronic systems, positioning him as a key technical contracting authority in defense aerospace procurement.