Nak�a Hightower

Naká Hightower serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4620 92 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain mission-critical air base infrastructure and operational readiness. Focused on industrial maintenance, physical security systems, and specialized communications equipment, Hightower ensures the reliability of aviation and ground support facilities through strategic contracting that aligns with Air Force readiness priorities. Their portfolio primarily encompasses the procurement of integrated security hardware, broadcast and wireless communication systems, and custom metal fenestration solutions essential to facility integrity and force protection. Hightower maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Didsbury Inc., ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC., NW TEL, LLC, RHODES STEPHENNE, and ATS INLAND NW LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for specialized vendors with proven expertise in defense-adjacent industrial systems, acoustic shielding, telecommunications infrastructure, and custom metal fabrication. The contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, performance-based outcomes, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. Hightower exhibits a strong, unwavering commitment to small business participation, directing 100% of eligible procurements toward total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This policy ensures broad access for small, locally based firms capable of delivering niche industrial and technical services, reinforcing the agency’s mission to cultivate resilient, community-integrated supply chains. No other socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, reflecting a deliberate focus on broad small business inclusion rather than targeted categories. The procurement portfolio is dominated by NAICS 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing) and NAICS 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in secure facility envelope systems and RF-emitting or receiving hardware critical to base communications and surveillance. Hightower’s technical acumen spans architectural integration of security-grade metal components and the procurement of hardened, military-spec communication equipment, ensuring alignment with Air Force infrastructure standards.