Quincy Hearns

Quincy Hearns serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the aerospace and defense sector, with a singular focus on aircraft engine and engine parts manufacturing. In this role, he executes full lifecycle contracting activities—from market research and solicitation development to award and contract administration—ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and national security requirements. His work directly supports the procurement of mission-critical propulsion systems and components essential to military and civil aviation platforms, making him a key enabler of operational readiness and technological advancement in the aerospace domain. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identifiable in the data, Hearns engages with a specialized pool of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers possessing advanced manufacturing capabilities, AS9100 certification, and deep expertise in turbine design, combustion systems, and high-precision component fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes technical rigor, performance-based outcomes, and stringent quality control standards, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting exacting aerospace engineering specifications. Hearns’ procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for unrestricted, open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a strategic focus on technical capability and industrial base readiness over socioeconomic classifications, prioritizing performance, innovation, and supply chain resilience. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, his contracting practices remain fully compliant with all applicable socioeconomic statutes. His domain expertise is narrowly concentrated in NAICS 336412, encompassing the procurement of jet and turboprop engine systems, engine control units, fuel injection components, and related subassemblies. Hearns possesses deep familiarity with military specification standards, FAA certification pathways, and defense logistics frameworks, positioning him as a specialist in high-stakes, technically complex propulsion acquisitions.