Olivia Hickey

Olivia Hickey serves as the primary procurement lead for the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense’s DLA Land and Maritime, where she oversees the acquisition of mission-critical fastening components essential to the integrity and operational readiness of nuclear-powered defense systems. Her role centers on ensuring compliance with stringent military specifications for mechanical parts used in reactor containment, propulsion, and auxiliary systems. She manages full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation to award and performance monitoring—focusing exclusively on high-reliability, defense-grade hardware that meets ASME, MIL-SPEC, and ANSI standards. Her acquisitions directly support the program’s strategic imperative to maintain the durability and safety of naval and strategic nuclear infrastructure. Hickey’s contracting pattern reflects a reliance on a specialized, vetted base of manufacturers with proven capability in precision fastener production. She consistently engages with industrial suppliers possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring supply chain resilience and traceability under defense logistics protocols. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her relationships are characterized by long-term vendor partnerships built on technical compliance, quality assurance, and on-time delivery performance in high-stakes environments. Her procurement strategy shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-critical prioritization of technical capability and supply chain security over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the program’s non-negotiable requirements for component integrity and national security. Hickey’s domain expertise is narrowly focused on NAICS 332722—Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing—where she procures custom-engineered, high-strength, corrosion-resistant fasteners designed for extreme thermal and radiation environments. Her technical acumen spans metallurgy, torque tolerances, and non-destructive testing protocols, ensuring every component meets the exacting standards required for nuclear-grade applications.