Robert A. Hanks

Robert A. Hanks serves as a key procurement lead within the Department of the Air Force’s FA2517 21 Cons Bldg 350 unit, responsible for managing mission-critical infrastructure acquisitions that sustain and modernize Air Force installations. His work directly supports operational readiness by overseeing the acquisition of facility systems essential to defense operations, including fire safety upgrades, building envelope enhancements, and integrated communication infrastructure. He handles a diverse portfolio of construction, engineering, and technical service contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic modernization goals for Air Force facilities. Hanks maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including ASTERI CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC, ARHAB LLC, and PRIMEPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for experienced firms capable of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary solutions across facility systems, technical consulting, and site development. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical proficiency, and proven track records in defense-related infrastructure environments. Hanks’s procurement portfolio shows no use of socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical capability and mission urgency over socioeconomic targeting, prioritizing the most qualified vendors regardless of business size or certification status. His approach underscores a results-driven contracting philosophy centered on mission requirements rather than socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), reflecting deep expertise in HVAC and building systems integration. He also frequently procures services under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), indicating logistical support for large-scale equipment deployment. Additional activity in commercial construction (236220) and heavy civil engineering (237310, 237990) demonstrates a broad technical scope spanning facility modernization, site development, and infrastructure resilience initiatives.