Maxine R. Hooker (Hodges)

Maxine R. Hooker (Hodges) serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. She plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting transparent, competitive procurement practices. Her portfolio primarily consists of professional services and technical support contracts, with a focus on achieving mission-critical outcomes through strategic sourcing and risk-mitigated contracting solutions. While specific contractor names are not available, her contracting patterns reflect a balanced engagement with both large and small business vendors, particularly those offering specialized technical and security services. She maintains a consistent procurement rhythm that emphasizes competition and vendor diversity, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of delivering high-integrity consulting, security operations, and electrical infrastructure support. Her approach prioritizes clear performance metrics and contract compliance to ensure accountability and value delivery. Maxine demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals, with equal emphasis on Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5 and 8(a) competed contracts, each accounting for 40% and 20% of her awards, respectively. Her consistent use of small business set-asides signals a deliberate strategy to expand market access for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and promote equitable economic opportunity within federal contracting. She actively leverages the 8(a) program and other socioeconomic authorities to meet agency objectives while advancing national small business development priorities. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), where she sources expert advisory services across technical domains. She also regularly procures security-related services under NAICS 561612 and 561621, as well as electrical installation services under NAICS 238210. This combination reflects deep expertise in managing complex, hybrid contracts that bridge technical consulting, physical security systems, and infrastructure support—ensuring integrated, mission-ready solutions for federal operations.