Patricia A Hicks

Patricia A. Hicks serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA8678 Aflcmc Ebay, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for developing and sustaining advanced air dominance systems. In this role, she manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions centered on aerospace electronics, autonomous targeting systems, and secure satellite communications, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities. Her portfolio primarily supports the modernization of precision strike capabilities and the sustainment of legacy platforms such as the QF-16, requiring deep technical understanding of defense aerospace systems and rigorous compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Hicks engages with a diverse range of vendors specializing in defense R&D, systems integration, and aerospace support services. She cultivates strategic partnerships with firms possessing niche expertise in sensor networks, command and control architectures, and airborne electronic warfare systems, often requiring cleared personnel and secure facility access. Her procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and technical innovation, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet evolving operational needs. Hicks demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 29% of her acquisitions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. While the majority of her contracts remain open to all competitors, she actively prioritizes opportunities for small businesses with proven capabilities in engineering services and technical consulting, aligning with broader DoD socioeconomic goals. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541712 (R&D in physical and engineering sciences), reflecting her emphasis on cutting-edge aerospace technologies, complemented by significant activity in NAICS 541690 (technical consulting) and NAICS 488190 (air transportation support). She routinely procures advanced engineering services, system integration solutions, and specialized technical support critical to maintaining air superiority in contested environments.